Arkansas Ties ... A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That, and a Whole Lot of Arkansas

Cotter Bridge aka R.M. Ruthven Bridge & Big Spring Park Baxter County, Arkansas   Listed on the National Register. There are "six" arched spans on this bridge. Cotter Bridge over White River Arkansas State Job No. 939 Baxter and Marion Counties. Arkansas State Highway Commission Dwight H. Blackwood, Chairman Justin Matthews J. Lan Williams J.S. Parks Sam J. Wilson Commissioners C.S. Christian, State Highway Engineer Designed and Supervised by Marsh Engineering Company Des Moines, Iowa Constructed by Bateman Contracting Company Nashville, Tenn. 1930             R.M. Ruthven Bridge Dedicated December 31, 1976 to his memory and recognition for his years of distinguished service to the people of Baxter County.  Cotter Bridge One | Two