Rifle Bridge

Rifle Bridge is a relatively uncommon term, generally referring to a temporary or semi-permanent structure built by military engineers, typically using rifles or other long arms as a key component of the bridge's support. These types of bridges would be constructed in emergency situations where speed and resourcefulness are paramount, often during combat or rapid troop movements.

The "rifles" in a Rifle Bridge aren't necessarily the primary load-bearing structure, but rather are used ingeniously as support struts or to create a framework on which other materials (like ropes, logs, or planks) can be laid to form a walkable or traversable surface. The effectiveness of a Rifle Bridge would depend greatly on the availability of other materials and the ingenuity of the engineers involved. Their structural integrity is generally limited, designed for only light loads and short lifespans. They are rarely found in modern military practices due to the development of more advanced and readily deployable bridging equipment. The concept is more likely encountered in historical accounts or survivalist literature.