Grand Auglaize Bridge Explained

Grand Auglaize Bridge
Location:	Grand Auglaize Creek near Brumley, Missouri on Swinging Bridge Road
Builder:	Dice, Joseph
Added:	October 8, 2020
Refnum:	100005663

Grand Auglaize Bridge also known as the Brumley Swinging Bridge is a swinging bridge over the Grand Auglaize Creek near Brumley, Missouri. It was built in 1931 by engineer Joseph Dice. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 2020.

History

The bridge was built in 1931. In a 2018 inspection of the bridge, it was rated as "poor." A campaign to save the bridge was launched.^[1] It was added to the List of National Register of Historic places on October 8, 2020. Since January 6, 2021, the bridge has been closed to all traffic due to structural issues.^[2] In 2024, it was announced that the bridge will be repaired and will reopen to traffic in 2026 with a opening ceremony.^[3]

See also

National Register of Historic Places listings in Miller County, Missouri

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wood . Vicki . Swinging Bridge At Lake Of The Ozarks Becomes 'National Historic Place' . 2022-12-19 . LakeExpo.com . en.
2. Web site: Bechtold . Nathan . Lake Of The Ozarks Swinging Bridge Closed After Major Structural Problem Is Found . 2022-12-19 . LakeExpo.com . en.
3. Web site: 2024-05-13 . Lake Of The Ozarks Swinging Bridge Is Saved... But When Will It Reopen? . 2024-08-01 . LakeExpo.com . en.