Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, Memphis

Name: Memphis & Arkansas Bridge
Address: Memphis, United States

#78 among attractions in Memphis

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Facts and practical information

The Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, also known as the Memphis–Arkansas Bridge or inaccurately as the Memphis–Arkansas Memorial Bridge, is a cantilevered through truss bridge carrying Interstate 55 across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. Memphians refer to this bridge as the "Old Bridge" to distinguish it from the "New Bridge", or Hernando de Soto Bridge, upstream. ()

Alternative names: Length: 5222 ftWidth: 52 ftCoordinates: 35°7'54"N, 90°4'52"W

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Memphis & Arkansas Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tom Lee Park, Metal Museum, Church of the River, Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum.

1 miE
Park
Tom Lee Park, Memphis
25 min walk • Tom Lee Park is a city park located to the immediate west of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, overlooking the Mississippi River. Encompassing about 30 acres parallel to the Mississippi River for about one mile, it offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and the shores of Arkansas on the opposite side.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Metal Museum, Memphis
17 min walk • The National Ornamental Metal Museum, now called the Metal Museum, is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths.
0.6 miSE
Church
Church of the River, Memphis
16 min walk • The Church of the River, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a liberal religious tradition. Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
1.2 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, Memphis
32 min walk • The Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum is located at 545 South Main Street on the ground floor of the Central Station in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum is dedicated to document the local history of Railroad and the Memphis Trolleys. The museum provides static exhibits as well as video documentation and railroad model dioramas.
~1960 ftSE
Bridge
Harahan Bridge, Memphis
10 min walk • The Harahan Bridge is a cantilevered through truss bridge that carries two rail lines and a pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee.
~680 ftE
Bridge
Frisco Bridge, Memphis
4 min walk • The Frisco Bridge, previously known as the Memphis Bridge, is a cantilevered through truss bridge carrying a rail line across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee.
~1970 ftSE
35°7'44"N • 90°4'31"W
Big River Crossing, Memphis
10 min walk • Bridge
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
South Bluffs, Memphis
24 min walk • South Bluffs is a gated neighborhood located south of Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The bluff was previously occupied by a 25-acre railroad and switching yard, until 1989 when ground was broken on developing a residential neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memphis & Arkansas Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Frisco Bridge, Memphis (4 min walk), Harahan Bridge, Memphis (10 min walk), Big River Crossing, Memphis (10 min walk), Church of the River, Memphis (16 min walk).

How to get to Memphis & Arkansas Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memphis & Arkansas Bridge:

Tram

Huling Avenue • Lines: MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (31 min walk)