About this property
The Mulberry River Bridge, also known as the Silver Bridge and the Wire Ford Bridge, is a historic Pratt through truss bridge northeast of Pleasant Hill, Arkansas, now a neighborhood of the city of Mulberry. The bridge (which is closed for renovations) normally carries Wire Road/Center Point Road across the Mulberry River. The bridge has three spans, set on metal caissons filled with concrete, and has a total length of 342 feet (104 m).
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06001272. It was listed on January 24, 2007.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mulberry River Bridge listed on the National Register?
Mulberry River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Mulberry River Bridge?
Mulberry River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mulberry River Bridge?
The period of significance for Mulberry River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Mulberry River Bridge?
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