About this property
The Newport Bridge is a historic cantilevered Warren truss bridge over the White River in Newport, Arkansas. Built in 1930 to carry U.S. Route 67 (US 67), the road it carries is now designated Arkansas Highway 367 (AR 367) after the former highway was relocated. The main bridge is 400 feet (120 m) long, with approaches from the west of 1,278 feet (390 m) and the south of 911 feet (278 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 90000503. It was listed on April 8, 1990.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Newport Bridge listed on the National Register?
Newport Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Newport Bridge?
Newport Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Newport Bridge?
The period of significance for Newport Bridge is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 911.
Can I research the history near Newport Bridge?
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