LONGEST - Pedestrian/Bike Bridge across the Mississippi River.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 35° 07.719 W 090° 04.508
15S E 766519 N 3891226
Opened October 22, 2016, Big River Crossing is the longest public pedestrian/bike bridge across the Mississippi River. Starting in Memphis, Tennessee, & ending in Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WMY7VX
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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There is a public footbridge alongside the Harahan Railroad Bridge called the Big River Walk. Across the Mississippi river from Memphis, Tennessee, to the State of Arkansas. There is a State line marker placed on the Bridge.

"Opened October 22, 2016, Big River Crossing is the longest public pedestrian/bike bridge across the Mississippi River, providing dramatic views of its ever-changing landscape. By connecting Main Streets in Memphis and West Memphis, the BRX ties together urban, rural, and natural areas and gives users recreation options unique to each setting."
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(Confusingly, West Memphis is in the State of Arkansas)
Type of documentation of superlative status: Internet & Signage

Location of coordinates: State Line across, Mississippi.

Web Site: [Web Link]

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