About this property
The Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge is a Pratt truss bridge located near Chapman, Kansas. The bridge spans Chapman Creek, a branch of the Smoky Hill River, and carries a dirt road called Quail Road. It was built in 1905 by the Canton Bridge Company. The bridge was one of 800 Pratt truss bridges in Kansas as of 1998 and is considered "an excellent example" of one of the most common bridge types in the state. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 03000375. It was listed on May 8, 2003.
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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 Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge listed on the National Register?
Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge?
Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge?
The period of significance for Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Chapman Creek Pratt Truss Bridge?
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