About this property
The White River Bridge in Elkins, Arkansas is a historic structure carrying County Road 44 over the White River in eastern Washington County. The bridge is a patented closed-spandrel arch design called the Luten arch, owned by the Luten Bridge Company of Knoxville, Tennessee, which emphasized strengthened piers and abutments, resulting in a reduced need for material. This bridge has three arches, with a total length of 192 feet (59 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 07001437. It was listed on January 24, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was White River Bridge at Elkins listed on the National Register?
White River Bridge at Elkins was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is White River Bridge at Elkins?
White River Bridge at Elkins is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for White River Bridge at Elkins?
The period of significance for White River Bridge at Elkins is recorded as the industrial era.
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