Oddar Meanchey Province : Military Bridge

The Military Bridge or Tip Bridge is located in Cheung Tien Village, Cheung Tien Commune, Chong Kal District, Oddar Meanchey Province. The bridge was built in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII on an ancient road from the former capital of Angkor Thom to the capital of Phimai (now in Thailand). The Military Bridge is built across the Sreng River, which is 150 meters long, 16.50 meters wide, and 10 meters high. The Military Bridge is facing many structural problems, especially the eastern part. Over the centuries, the bridge pillars, especially the eastern part, have been eroded by strong water currents, as well as the water carrying soil and small and large trees, continuously eroding the bridge pillars up to 4 meters high. In addition, due to dense forest growth and lack of maintenance, some of the sandstone dragon bodies have been chipped or broken into pieces.