Mooringsport Po

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117 Croom St
Mooringsport, LA 71060

The Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge in Mooringsport, Louisiana, is a significant civil engineering landmark and tourist attraction. Built in 1914 to replace a ferry, this unique Vertical-Lift design bridge was created by John Alexander Low Waddell of Waddell and Harrington Bridges. It was used to allow tall oil equipment, including Gulf Oil Company's pile driver, to pass through. The bridge's historical importance led to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

After facing the threat of demolition in the late 1970s, a citizen-led campaign successfully saved the bridge and transformed it into a pedestrian walkway. The bridge's ownership was transferred to the Caddo Parish Department of Parks and Recreation in 1995. Today, the Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge stands as a testament to the area's transportation history and serves as a cherished symbol of Mooringsport's heritage.

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