Arkansas's 2016 Attempt to Demolish 93-Year-Old Bridge Ended in Failure

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On October 11, 2016, a planned demolition of a 93-year-old bridge in Arkansas went unexpectedly wrong. Despite the use of explosives to weaken the structure, the bridge refused to collapse and merely wobbled. Crews had to resort to barges and cables to finally bring the old bridge down. A replacement bridge was subsequently built and opened to traffic in March 2017. The botched demolition has since become a notable footnote in the bridge's long history.

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