THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Local legend says the bridge is haunted by the cries of an infant connected to a tragic story involving the water below. Details vary between retellings, making this a classic regional Cry Baby Bridge legend. (Submission by Chris)
A local legend attached to this rural bridge near Millington tells of a mother and infant who met a tragic end in the water below. Versions of the story differ substantially, but the recurring element is the sound of a crying baby or other unexplained activity around the bridge. The story is best treated as local folklore rather than documented history.