US 63 Black River Bridge
About this property
The US 63 Black River Bridge was a historic bridge, carrying U.S. Route 63 across the Black River at the town of Black Rock, Arkansas. It was a multi-span structure with a total length of 2,608 feet (795 m), a roadway width of 26 feet (7.9 m), and a total width of 32.3 feet (9.8 m). The main section of the bridge was a twelve-span steel Warren truss with open spandrel arches and vertical supports; there were also 23 approach spans.
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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 00000631. It was listed on February 1, 2017.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was US 63 Black River Bridge listed on the National Register?
US 63 Black River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2017.
What type of historic resource is US 63 Black River Bridge?
US 63 Black River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US 63 Black River Bridge?
The period of significance for US 63 Black River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near US 63 Black River Bridge?
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