West James Street Overpass
National Register of Historic Places

West James Street Overpass

Redfield, Jefferson County, Arkansas
Listed
May 17, 1995
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000609

About this property

The West James Street Overpass is a historic bridge in Redfield, Arkansas. It carries West James Street (or Avenue) across the Union Pacific railroad tracks near the center of the community. It is a timber trestle structure, with six spans over a total length of 131 feet (40 m), a deck width of 20 feet (6.1 m), and an overall width of 26 feet (7.9 m). Its abutments are a combination of wood and concrete, and the posts supporting the trestles are mounted on concrete footings. It was built in 1924. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Location

Redfield, Jefferson County, Arkansas
34.44560, -92.18505

Categories

ENGINEERING
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Redfield Commercial Historic District
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When was West James Street Overpass listed on the National Register?

West James Street Overpass was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1995.

What type of historic resource is West James Street Overpass?

West James Street Overpass is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West James Street Overpass?

The period of significance for West James Street Overpass is recorded as the industrial era.

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