Wolf Bayou Bridge, North Little Rock
The "Wolf Bayou Bridge" or "Mama Lou's Bridge" in North Little Rock is associated with legends of a vengeful, headless spirit, often described as a headless woman or child, appearing on the bridge, and is sometimes called the "Ghost of Wolf Bayou". There are also accounts of ghostly activity, such as glowing eyes in the nearby swamp, sounds of a crying baby, and unexplained car issues, leading to the area's reputation as a haunted location. The most common legend involves a woman or child with a sorrowful backstory who appears on or near the bridge in a ghostly state. Some variations include a headless figure. There are reports of hearing the sound of a crying baby on the bridge, which some believe is the ghost of a lost child. Some visitors report seeing strange, glowing lights, often described as "glowing eyes," emerging from the swamp near the bridge. Similar to other haunted locations, some people claim that their car's electronics, such as the radio, will malfunction or turn off when they pass over the bridge. Aside from the crying baby, some visitors have reported hearing disembodied voices or other eerie sounds in the area. The specific historical events or people associated with the legends are often unclear or contradictory, with some stories linking the activity to tragedies that occurred in the area years ago. The consistent reports of lights, sounds, and vehicle malfunctions contribute to the bridge's reputation as a place where the unexplained occurs.