Columbia Louisiana Ride Page 2

   I crossed the old bridge over the Black River, one of my new discoveries. It seems this bridge is doomed to be replaced by a really ugly cement thing. The old steel bridges are dropping like flies. Barry had requested a picture of the Ouachita Bridge in Columbia, which is itself doomed. There would be more in the "old bridge" category as the ride progressed, creating a theme of sorts. I decided to get off the main drag, US 84, and check out a little of Jonesville. It has an old downtown area hidden on a back street. Its appearance is what you'd expect, sadly.
   I found La.124 north and headed out of town crossing the Little River. It merges with the Black River here. I saw the old bridge sitting to the side of the one I was on. It's architecture deserved a shot. I exhited and saw a city park. A pit stop was in order and the timing and place was perfect. I got a shot of the Little River and the old Little R. Bridge. Do you remember the Little River Band. If you do, You're old. And, there is no connection with this Little River besides the name.
   Barry had suggested taking 124 toward Columbia. I'd taken it on the trip to Duty/Enterprise. If there is something new, I usually go for it and the option to take 126 west was there, so I took it. Great move.

Ride to Columbia Page Two

to first page of article.

Above, The old Black River-US.84 Bridge at Jonesville.

Below, Downtown (old) Jonesville.

Above, the Little River Bridges. The older one is in the forefront.

The Little River taken from the City Park.

Exiting Jonesville on 124, I quicky turned west on 126. I saw the barn or house on the side of a cemetery. Amityville, Louisiana?
Red clover on the side of the road.

Above its intersection with La.8, La.126 got very interesting, so interesting, I might have passed up some photo shoots.