Champ's Ford Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Champ's Ford Bridge

Burney, Decatur County, Indiana
Listed
December 22, 2009
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09001127

About this property

Champ's Ford Bridge, also known as Decatur County Bridge #124, is a historic stone arch bridge located in Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1904, and consists of four segmental arches constructed of Indiana Laurel limestone. It measures 118 feet long and 17 feet, 4 inches, wide.

Location

Burney, Decatur County, Indiana
39.31990, -85.67464

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 09001127. It was listed on December 22, 2009.

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Champ's Ford Bridge listed on the National Register?

Champ's Ford Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Champ's Ford Bridge?

Champ's Ford Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Champ's Ford Bridge?

The period of significance for Champ's Ford Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.

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