The bridge has been there since 1916. A 1998 photo of the Sarto Old Iron Bridge across Bayou Des Glaises in Big Bend shows how the bridge appeared before restoration.

Because of this, IDOT announced Thursday the left lane of westbound U.S. Route 150 will be closed just before the McClugage Bridge starting on Monday, Feb. 3 — 17 days after demolition began on ...

A view of the historic Sarto Old Iron Bridge crossing Bayou des Glaises at Big Bend near Moreauville in Avoyelles Parish. The bridge played a big part as a path to safety for area residents during ...