Deng Daqiao

Deng Daqiao

Deng Daqiao is a cultural heritage site protected by Nanchang City.

Era: Jin Dynasty – Qing Dynasty

Type: Ancient Architecture (Bridge / Pier / Dock)

Address: By Licun Village, 1,000 meters northwest of Wucheng Village, Shipu Township, Xinjian County, Jiangxi Province

Introduction:

Located by Licun Village, 1,000 meters northwest of Wucheng Village, Shipu Township, Xinjian County. Legend has it that this bridge was first built during ancient dynasties. It is 34.9 meters long and 1.8 meters wide. There are five stone piers under the bridge, all constructed from whole bluestone slabs. The stones of each pier are arranged in a ■ shape. The bridge is supported by four false arches, each composed of five beam stones, with the middle two sections forming the main bridge. Each beam stone is 5.1 meters long, 34 centimeters wide, and 30–40 centimeters thick. During the Qing Dynasty, the bridge was repaired, expanding the original three beam stones to five. In the Republican era, local residents raised funds to renovate it again. Nearby, there is an inscribed bluestone tablet bearing the text “Donations for the Renovation of Deng Daqiao” and “Names Listed Below,” among others. The tablet is now damaged, and the inscriptions are no longer legible. In March 1996, it was designated as a cultural heritage site protected by Nanchang City.