Old Railroad Bridge Company (ORBC)

02/05/2026

01/13/2026

It has been brought to our attention that automated (AI-generated) messages may have been sent from the Old Railroad Bridge Facebook account to some of you. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
We are currently updating the account settings to prevent this from happening again. If you continue to receive messages that do not appear to come directly from us, please let us know by sending a message so we are aware the issue has returned.
You should only receive messages related to the Old Railroad Bridge through our official page. Our goal is to build a community of nature-loving trail walkers who care about preserving the bridge and keeping it accessible for historical preservation and future generations. &DNorthwestAlabama

01/09/2026

The Old Railroad Bridge is again. The work is completed for now. Thank you all for your patience. 

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01/07/2026

The Old Railroad Bridge Company is pleased to announce that the bridge will be closed beginning Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will reopen on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
During this time, contractors will be completing much-needed maintenance work. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you back for your walking enjoyment once the bridge reopens.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas!!!!

12/20/2025

Great sunset walk. Perfect anyday!

12/16/2025

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12/15/2025

If you are coming to the area walk the bridging the bridge. You must check out this fun hotel. Check it out!!

12/13/2025

In preparing the ORBC for the arctic blast the restrooms in the parking lot will be winterized today. Keep in mind before going to the bridge to walk, checking this page for information might prove to serve you well. Please share updates with friends and family to keep others updated on the status of the Old Railroal Bridge. 

Date Effective: Saturday, December 13, 2025
After: 4:00 PM

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12/13/2025

Bridge will be closed today, Saturday, December 13th 11:00 to 1:00 pm. You can walk the other trail areas during this time.

12/05/2025

What a dear friend on the bridge. It's easier to enjoy a lovely evening walk with the lighting at the bridge so much better. This beautiful grey heron is there often to meet this dear lady. It's the generous grant from the RC&D that paid for the new lighting along with so much more to help light up the Old Bridge.

There are people always asking how they can help. If you would like to volunteer we can always use more helping hands. Send a message I believe we are going to start a new group for volunteers. We need someone to help with the volunteer group, social media posts, writing blog post, taking pictures at the bridge, working fundraisers and much more.

To all that have asked; thank you for contacting us about the Old Railroad Bridge and considering supporting it with a donation. We have a lot of expensive repairs that will need to be done over the next year. You should find the PayPal link below. You can send a check made to the Old Railroad Bridge to 112 Creekwood Circle Florence, AL 35630. We are always looking for people to get involved as volunteers. Please let us know if you would like information to be more of a part. RC&DNorthwestAlabama
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RQF7WAM6HMNME