Gaoqiao River Bridge

　　Located in Hong’an County, it was built during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign and underwent repairs in the ninth year of the Daoguang reign (1829). The three-arch stone bridge stretches from northeast to southwest over a tributary of the middle reaches of the Dao River. It is 44.2 meters long and about 5 meters wide, with the main arch spanning 8.65 meters and the secondary arches 7.26 meters. The arches feature continuous vertical voussoirs, and stone railings are installed on both sides of the deck. The bridge is equipped with cutwaters, and stone retaining walls are built at both ends. With its elegant appearance and smooth lines of the piers and arches, it is considered a fine example of Qing-era ancient bridges in Hubei. (Fifth Batch)

　　Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau