Tonight's Lights

In Memory of Bentley Betts

Tonight, the Cotter Bridge glows in loving memory of Bentley Betts- a beautiful little boy whose light touched so many hearts in his short six years. As the bridge shines brightly above the White River, our community honors Bentley's strength, courage, and the love that surrounded him throughout his battle with Batten disease, ...

The Historic Cotter Bridge

Dedicated in 1930, the historic R.M. Ruthven Bridge spans the White River at Cotter, Arkansas. The iconic structure is the longest concrete “rainbow” arch bridge in the United States. The six-span structure was built by the Bateman Contracting Company of Nashville, Tennessee in 1929 from a design patented in 1912 by James Marsh of Marsh Engineering Company. Restoration of the historic bridge was completed in 2004. Today, the bridge is a point of pride for the city of Cotter and is a must-see destination for visitors to the Arkansas Ozarks.

About Cotter Bridge