No bridge crossed the Wappoo Cut at the present location historically.

The county negotiated the price down to $8500 from $12,500, explaining that about $3500 of repairs were needed.

The earlier bridge had been rendered inadequate by the new developments on James Island including the Charleston County Club.

The 1926 bridge was designed by James L. Parker and was built by the Sanitary and Drainage Commission of Charleston County with the Salmons-Clement Co. as the concrete contractor at a cost of $140,000.

In 1949, funding (about $400,000) was secured for a larger bridge that would not have to been opened as frequently to permit small boats to pass.