Columbus Bridge
About Columbus Bridge
Columbus Bridge, at Spans Tombigbee River on Old US 82, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 16, 1988. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It was listed as part of Historic Bridges of Mississippi TR.
What it isHistoric bridge in Columbus, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Spans Tombigbee River on Old US 82, Columbus · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
15 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Columbus Bridge
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Questions about Columbus Bridge
Is Columbus Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 16, 1988 (Register number 88002396).
Is Columbus Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Charles McLaran House, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Columbus Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Columbus Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73890258 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.