Now 35, she is saddened at the lack of respect and attention the bridge has received from both Hinds and Rankin counties. Some evidence of that neglect is where workers cut only the portion of a fallen tree blocking the bridge deck, leaving the trunk crushing north-side cables. Loose and bent cables can be found on the opposite side. The bridge was condemned to vehicular traffic after an 18-wheeler, and later a van, damaged its support structure, but is strong as ever for those who want to walk its wooden deck across the swirling Pearl. Roberts would like to see a park around the bridge and it kept clean for visitors.
People come out here to fish.
A substructure of concrete piers provides support as does the steel sub-flooring and sway. Pam's husband, Ken Roberts, said it's a shame to watch it slowly be destroyed. This is history. It's beautiful out here. It's sad to see a place like this not preserved.