The bridge connecting the Cook County side of Reed Bingham State Park with the Colquitt County side was completed in 1974 and dedicated on July 13, 1974 by Governor Jimmy Carter. Reed Bingham State Park, an important South Georgia state park facility since 1958, is located on the Little River and had long been divided by the river, creating a need for a bridge to connect two heavily used areas and improve public access. Many improvements to the park were made possible through the interest of then Governor Jimmy Carter, who worked closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation and local officials to complete this important link between the two sides of the park.