The Miller Creek Bridge, located just north of Batesville in Independence County, is a historic structure that overlooks Miller Creek and was constructed in 1914. It holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving concrete bridge in the state.
During the time of its construction, Judge T.M. Waldrip was in office.
The bridge features a two-span closed-spandrel arch design, with a total length of 123 feet and a width of 12 feet, accommodating a single lane of traffic.At the time of its construction, concrete was a relatively new material for bridge building. Consequently, the bridge was somewhat overengineered due to limited understanding of concrete’s properties in such applications.
The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 2010, recognizing its importance in the history of Arkansas’s infrastructure development.
As a historic structure, the Miller Creek Bridge is preserved for its architectural and engineering significance, reflecting early 20th-century bridge construction techniques in Arkansas.
For those interested in historic bridges or early engineering, the Miller Creek Bridge near Batesville offers a glimpse into the past and the evolution of bridge construction in the region. 
Karin Huffman is an Independence County native who graduated from Cushman High School in 1996. Traveling throughout the state is one of her passions, along with writing about her adventures.
Taking over as travel writer for the Ozark Gateway Region is a dream come true for Huffman who lives in the region with her two daughters, Grace and Stella.
As a family, they enjoy canoeing the Poke Bayou, Salado Creek and the many waterways along the White River in Independence County. Camping and hiking throughout the region is a must for them in the spring and fall as well.
Huffman is an avid nature photographer who will do just about anything to find the perfect waterfall shot, and has visited many in the great state. From Twin Falls and the Richland Creek area in Northwest Arkansas to little known places off the beaten path, waterfalls will be found.
Huffman has been a travel writer for the Eye on Independence Magazine as well as a staff writer for the Batesville Guard, and is looking forward to devoting her time to traveling throughout the eight county region that the Ozark Gateway offers.
If you would like to contact Huffman about an adventure or would like to know how to get more information out about your area, contact her at 870-307-5473, karinhuffman78@gmail.com or karinozarkgateway@sbcglobal.net.