Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.643893,-94.199053
Carries CR 109 (Old US 71/270) over Ouachita River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted, 8-panel Warren pony truss
Total Length: 132.8 Feet
Span Length: 73.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Ouachita River on CR 109 (Old US 71/270) in Acorn
History: Built 1929
Built: 1929
Location: Polk County
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Side view
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Close-up of truss
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Approach
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Plaque
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Deck view
October 2005
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Close-up of truss
October 2005
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Oblique View
October 2005
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Approach Span Railing
October 2005
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.564722,-94.239444
Carries E. Bethesda Road over Prairie Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 11.1 Feet
Overview: Small two-span arch bridge over Prairie Creek on E. Bethesda Road in Mena
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1955
Built: 1935
Location: Polk County
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Oblique view
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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View from behind
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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Deck view
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 34.563333,-93.998889
Carries CR 67 over Big Fork Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Two-span pony truss bridge over Big Fork Creek on CR 67
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Polk County
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Deck view
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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View from a distance
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Close-up of truss
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Looking North
I looked for this bridge in the summer of '05 & was looking in the wrong spot & thought it had been replaced. Thanks to Jeremy Lance for pointing out that it was still in existence. Thanks to Mr.Lance & a Garmin GPS I now have photos.
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Oblique View Looking East
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Deck View Looking West
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Looking South/South-West
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Weight Limit Sign
Varies from 12 ~ 22 tons
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Creek Bank Stabilization
Granite slabs are stacked near downstream abutment
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Upper Chord Lattice Work
Interesting perspective of top of bridge.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Upstream View
Access road can be used to drive onto gravel bar.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 34.487786,-93.967397
Carries CR 675 over Big Fork Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 71.8 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Big Fork Creek on CR 675 just off AR 8
History: Built 1915; rehabilitated 1987
Built: 1915
Location: Polk County
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Overview
Photo provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Deck view
Photo provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Weight Limit Sign
The limits have increased from those shown in 2005 photos.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Deck View - North
Running boards have been added a few years ago. It appears that this bridge may originally had an angle iron guardrail because holes are present at the correct height on every bracing member.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Bracing Deformation
Vertical & diagonal ladder bracing bent - damage doesn't appear to be recent.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Creek View of Side
Looking upstream. The bracing is straight and in good order
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Main Portal Damage
Does not appear to have been recent, but deflection is considerable.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Central Gussett
Some rivits are missing and nuts and bolts evident from prior rehab. Also note cable or pipe running along lower chord.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 34.543395,-94.099931
Carries CR 657 over Board Camp Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Pony Truss is now replaced (well before my 2020 visit).
Total Length: 88.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Board Camp Creek on CR 657
History: Built 1915, replaced 2015
Built: 1915
Location: Polk County
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Oblique view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Side view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Deck view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Damaged approach
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Weight limit sign
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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View in 2003
This photo from the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department shows the bridge when it was still open to traffic in July 2003
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Access from CR 63 (pavement) to CR 657
One must cross this cattle guard-like bridge. One running board badly rotted
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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West approach and weight limit sign - unchanged
No guardrails
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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East approach -Treated lumber
No running boards
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Side view from east bank
Bridge is open to traffic
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Underside of bridge
Note holddown strapping anchored to concrete pier.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in June 2010
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Pony Truss Replacement Looking Generally West
Two Span Steel/Concrete Stringer
Photo taken by John Cross in May 2020
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Pony Truss Replacement Looking Generally East
Photo taken by John Cross in May 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Preserved
Location: 34.543395,-94.042438
Carries over Briar Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Relocated pony truss bridge over Briar Creek in Mena City Park, previously over Boggy Creek on AR 370
History: Built ca. 1938; relocated April 2005
Built: ca. 1938
Location: Polk County
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Deck view
Photo taken June 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Side view
Photo taken June 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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View from a distance
Photo taken June 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Replacement under construction
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Deck view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Side view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Oblique view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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View from above
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Still carrying heavy loads
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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New location
Photo taken by AHTD
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 34.420814,-94.407573
Carries CR 288 over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted, 10-panel Warren pony truss
Total Length: 82.0 Feet
Span Length: 81.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on CR 288 (Old US 71)
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Polk County
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Deck view
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Close-up of truss
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Side View Looking North West
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Looking North
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Upper Joint Detail
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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V-Lacing Detail
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
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Lower Chord Detail
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in February 2009
Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 1955
Location: 34.583967,-94.139200
Carries AR 88 over Irons Fork
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Two pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost two-span through truss bridge over Irons Fork on AR 88 east of Mena
History: Built 1907; Replaced 1955
Built: 1907
Location: Polk County
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Overview
Historic photo taken May 3, 1939, and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Oblique view
Historic photo taken May 3, 1939, and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 34.456395,-94.385227
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over CR 25
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge/tunnel on the Kansas City Southern Railway over CR 25
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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Overview
Photo submitted by Jeremy Lance
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 34.550555,-94.300180
Carries CR 50 over McKinney Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss with extra supports added
Total Length: 71.8 Feet
Span Length: 70.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over McKinney Creek on CR 50
History: Built 1915 ; closed circa 2010
Built: 1915
Location: Polk County
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Oblique view
Photo taken June 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Side view
Photo taken June 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Deck view
Photo taken June 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Antique Oblique
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in June 2005
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Bridge is blocked by a mound of dirt
Photo taken by J Lance on April 23, 2012
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Looking west
Photo taken by J Lance on April 23, 2012
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Looking southwest
Photo taken by J Lance on April 23, 2012
Status: Open to one lane traffic
Location: 34.528425,-94.399763
Carries CR 38 over Mountain Fork River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted 5-panel and 6-panel Pratt pony trusses
Total Length: 405.7 Feet
Span Length: 81.0 Feet
Overview: Two-span pony truss bridge over Mountain Fork River on CR 38 near Potter
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905
Location: Polk County
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Oblique view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Deck view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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On the bridge
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Trusses
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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View from below
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Center pier
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Approach
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
100843
Earlier deck view
This photo from the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department shows the original design of the wooden deck
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia
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Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia
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Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia
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Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia
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Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia
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Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia
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Looking east
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Underneath
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Western approach spans
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Deck View Looking West
Still with us as of 7-26-11 .
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar
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Eastern end of bridge, looking west
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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Looking west
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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Western end of bridge, looking east
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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Looking east, showing new approach spans
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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New approach spans
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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Overview of structure, looking east
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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Looking east
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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View of trusses, looking east
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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View of six panel Pratt pony truss, looking east
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
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View of five panel Pratt pony truss, looking west
Photo taken by J Lance on November 29, 2016
Status: Bridge was in the process of being constructed when a flood knocked the piers over. Construction was then abandoned and a low water bridge was built instead.
Location: 34.561560,-94.374809
Carries CR 48 over Mountain Fork River
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Unfinished bridge destroyed by a flood over Mountain Fork River on CR 48 west of Potter
History: Bridge was under construction but piers were knocked down by a flood and bridge project was abandoned
Built:
Location: Polk County
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East abutment
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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West abutment
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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Standing pier
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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Toppled pier
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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Abandoned low water bridge just to the north
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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View from the new bridge
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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New bridge to the south
Photo taken December 2005 by Jeremy Lance
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Low water bridge
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Low water bridge
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Pier in river
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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West abutment with pier
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Pier in river
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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East abutment and standing pier
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Low water bridge
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Pier in river
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Low water bridge
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 34.606096,-94.168055
Carries CR 74 over Ouachita River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 4-panel Pratt pony truss with wooden deck
Total Length: 136.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Ouachita River on CR 74
History: Built 1914; replaced 2001
Built: 1914
Location: Polk County
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Overview
Photo provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 34.629962,-94.187364
Carries CR 76 (A very old alignment of US 71) over Ouachita River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 151.8 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Ouachita River on CR 76 (Old US 71)
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Polk County
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Overview
Photo taken October 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Deck view
Photo taken October 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Close-up of truss
Photo taken October 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.545782,-94.344873
Carries CR 37 (formerly US 71) over Thompson Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 74.1 Feet
Span Length: 70.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Thompson Creek on CR 37 (Old US 71)
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Polk County
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Side view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Oblique view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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View from a distance
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Close-up of truss
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Facing northeast
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Facing southwest
Photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Deck View Looking South West
The old asphalt covered wood has been removed and a fresh wood deck installed recently.
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in July 2011
Status: Destroyed by oversized truck on January 8, 2016.
Location: 34.515368,-94.347079
Carries CR 37 (formerly US 71) over Two Mile Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Pratt through truss with wooden deck
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 98.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Two Mile Creek on CR 37 (Old US 71)
History: Built 1920; Lost to accident 2016
Built: 1920
Location: Polk County
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Overview
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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South portal
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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North portal
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Distance
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Close-up of overhead bracing
This photo taken July 2003 and provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Still there as of 7-26-11. Looks like it has had partial deck replacement/repair and all new runners recently.
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in July 2011
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Elevation Looking West
Photo taken by Wayne Kizziar in July 2011
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South Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2016
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North Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2016
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Deck View, looking south
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2016
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Replacement Bridge
Photo taken by David Backlin in November 2016
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 34.515952,-94.347359
Carries CR 37 (formerly US 71) over Two Mile Creek Relief
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Two Mile Creek Relief on CR 37 (Old US 71)
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Polk County
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100868
Overview
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Deck view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Side view
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Looking north
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
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Looking south
Photo taken April 2005 by Wayne Kizziar
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.360914,-94.023439
Carries Forest Service Rd. #38 over South Fork Saline River
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over South Fork Saline River on Forest Service Rd. #38
History: Built ca. 1937 by CCC along with a dam, care takers house & pavilion. A two span sister bridge is nearly. Stone guardrails may have been added later or were a replacement.
Built: 1937
Location: Polk County
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East View - South Fork Saline River
Corregated semi-circular steel liner. Stone Clad. Note: railing line may have been from another era. Bridge is eligible for Historic Register.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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North approach
Forest Service Rd #38 (gravel)Both approaches are on sharp curves. Speed limit 12 mph. No weight limits posted.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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North east oblique view
Semi-butressed guardrails. This side of bridge has little vegetation growth in the river channel compared to the other side.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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North west Oblique view
Diagonal hazard signs are posted at the ends of each railing. Bridge has be struck on these railings, and this view shows some rebar exposed.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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North east view
Although stone appears to be from same era and location, the dividing line suggest that these railings were possible added later
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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South approach
Single lane bridge is about 1/2 mile upsteam from the historic dam. The all weather gravel road is drivable with low clearance vehicles.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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Northwest view
This side of bridge is obliterated with tangled vines and other brush. The other side is clear.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.367862,-94.025215
Carries Forest Service Campground Road over East Saline Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over East Saline Creek on Forest Service Campground Road
History: This is a two span single lane stone clad bridge. There is a single span of identical design nearby. CCC built several recreation areas in the vicinity ca. 1937 ~40
Built: 1937
Location: Polk County
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East Saline Creek northeast view
Twin span, single lane, stone clad, corregated semi-circular steel arch liner.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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East approach
Asphalt surfaced roadway. Leads to campground loops at Shady Lake Rec Area
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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Northeast oblique view
Note the railing separation line. Railing may have been a post construction modification
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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West approach
Leaving the campground area towards junction with Forest Service Rd. 38
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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Guardrail detail
Semi-butressed may have been from another era.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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South view
Steel arch liner evident. Clear running stream enters 25 acre lake formed by Shady Lake CCC era dam.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
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Southwest view
Stonework of bridge and railing differ.
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.563611,-94.319444
Carries CR 41 over Rock Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 21.0 Feet
Overview: Wooden bridge over Rock Creek on CR 41
History: Built ca. 1940
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Polk County
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Looking south
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Close up of deck
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Overview of bridge
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Overview of bridge
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.564167,-94.320278
Carries CR 41 over Rock Creek Relief
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 34.1 Feet
Span Length: 30.5 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Rock Creek Relief on CR 41
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1999
Built: 1935
Location: Polk County
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Looking north
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
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Close up of deck
Photo taken by J Lance on January 16, 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.681453,-94.300131
Carries County Road 97 over Ouachita River
Design: beam/stringer/concrete
Design Details: Concrete stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete stringer bridge over Ouachita River on County Road 97
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Polk County
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South Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in August 2009
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North Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in August 2009
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Damaged End
Photo taken by David Backlin in August 2009
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Plaque
Photo taken by David Backlin in August 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.643889,-94.198611
Carries CR 109 (Old US 71/270) over Ouachita River Relief
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 89.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Ouachita River Relief on CR 109 (Old US 71/270) in Acorn
History: Built 1929
Built: 1929
Location: Polk County
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View from deck
Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Plaque
Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Bridge End
Photo taken by David Backlin in April 2013
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South Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in April 2013
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North Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in April 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.653370,-94.229433
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over North Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder bridge over North Creek on the Kansas City Southern Railway
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony plate girder bridge over North Creek on Kansas City Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
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Photo taken by J Lance on December 12, 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.680382,-94.300214
Carries CR 97 over Ouachita River
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Simple concrete slab design with with edge shoulders,center of bridge slab supported by concrete crossbeam pier. Standard concrete two beam pass-thru guardrail that is intact on both sides. No flareout of portal posts. Bronze plaque on southeast portal post. Plaques shows 15 tons weight limit.
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete rigid frame bridge over Ouachita River on CR 97
History: Bronze plaque: "Constructed 1936, US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Maximum load 15 tons
Built: 1936
Location: Polk County
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View north - gravel road both sides
Eagleton side
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in May 2010
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Bronze Plaque
Build 1936/USDA/Forest Service/Max Load 15 Tons
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in May 2010
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East side
Concrete center support pier. Reflectors at portal posts
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in May 2010
165855
Railing - East side
Concrete/6-segments/2-beam/intact
Photo taken by Fredrick Garcia in May 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.386667,-94.386667
Carries US 71 over Little Hickory Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 79.1 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Little Hickory Creek on US 71
History: Built 1934
Built: 1934
Location: Polk County
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251130
Photo taken by David Backlin in March 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.514827,-94.348443
Carries Kansas City Southern Railroad over Two Mile Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Two Mile Creek on Kansas City Southern Railroad
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Polk County
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226471
Two Mile Creek Railroad Bridge
Photo showing west side of bridge.
Photo taken by J Randall Houp in May 2009
226472
Two Mile Creek Railroad Bridge
Photo looking south showing deck.
Photo taken by J Randall Houp in April 2009
226473
Two Mile Creek Railroad Bridge
Photo showing piers and west side of bridge.
Photo taken by J Randall Houp in April 2009
227372
Two Mile Creek Railroad Bridge
Photo showing 1900 plaque.
Photo taken by J Randall Houp in April 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.552363,-94.301581
Carries US 71 / US 59 over McKinney Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 94.2 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over McKinney Creek on US 71 / US 59
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Polk County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 34.575147,-93.998237
Carries CR 67 over Ouachita River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost stringer bridge with wooden deck over the Ouachita River on CR 67
History: Demolished
Built:
Location: Polk County
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247880
Ouachita River Bridge @ Cherry Hill, Ark
Photo taken by lowater
247881
View From The Upstream Side
Photo taken by lowater
247882
View From The Downstream Side
Photo taken by lowater
247883
Looking Upstream
Photo taken by lowater
247884
Photo taken by lowater
247885
Photo taken by lowater
Status: Open to rail traffic
Location: 34.586617,-94.229626
Carries Kansas City Southern Railroad over Ward Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Ward Creek on Kansas City Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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273678
Ward Creek Railroad Bridge
Profile of railroad bridge taken from Pickering Avenue.
Photo taken by J. Randall Houp in July 2010
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 34.452548,-94.124580
Carries over Cossatot River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire/cable suspension
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Cossatot River
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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273739
Cossatot River Swinging Foot Bridge
Photo showing profile.
Photo taken by J. Randall Houp in October 2013
273740
Cossatot River Swinging Foot Bridge
Photo showing wood deck.
Photo taken by J. Randall Houp in October 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge 1955
Location: 34.583658,-94.152223
Carries AR 88 over Ouachita River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Ouachita River on AR 88
History: Bridge has been demolished, but remnants remain
Built:
Location: Polk County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 34.459316,-94.397012
Carries abandoned alignment of US 71 over Sixmile Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Sixmile Creek on abandoned alignment of US 71
History: Demolished in the early 1940s
Built:
Location: Polk County
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Status: Open to traffic
Scheduled for replacement
Location: 34.383556,-94.369278
Carries N 3rd St (CR 18 Old US 71) over Little Hickory Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Little Hickory Creek on CR 18
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Polk County
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373745
Oblique View
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373744
Side View Below
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373743
Underside of Deck
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373741
Deck View
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373742
Side View
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373740
North Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.443021,-94.412062
Carries CR 141(old US 71) over Dry Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Dry Creek on CR 141 (old US 71)
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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373746
South Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.216611,-94.349056
Carries CR 1 (old US 71) over Big Lunch Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 23.0 Feet
Span Length: 21.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Big Lunch Creek on CR 1 (old US 71)
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Polk County
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373711
Looking North
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373710
Looking South
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Open
Location: 34.339180,-94.369850
Carries Kansas City Southern Railroad over Rolling Fork River
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch over Rolling Fork River on Kansas City Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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373635
Close-up
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373634
View from Hwy 71
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.279472,-94.376778
Carries CR 6 over Rolling Fork River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 17.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Rolling Fork River on CR 6
History: Built 1947
Built: 1947
Location: Polk County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.489847,-94.376810
Carries Buddy Bean Dr (old US 71) over Tributary Joshling Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Tributary Joshling Creek on Buddy Bean Dr (old US 71)
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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373751
North Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373752
East Railing
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.489600,-94.377340
Carries Kansas City Southern Railroad over Tributary Joshling Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Deck arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Tributary Joshling Creek on Kansas City Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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373748
View from Old 71
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
373747
Close-up
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 34.374847,-94.358452
Carries CR 18 (Old US 71) over Drainage Ditch
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Drainage Ditch on CR 18 (Old US 71)
History: Built circa 1920
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Polk County
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375118
Side View
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
375117
Looking North
Photo taken by David Backlin in December 2016
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 34.468080,-93.955070
Carries Private Road over Big Fork Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned concrete culvert bridge over Big Fork Creek on Private Road
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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378612
North Side
Photo taken by David Backlin in February 2017
378610
West End
Photo taken by David Backlin in February 2017
378611
South Side
Photo taken by David Backlin in February 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 34.379850,-94.235805
Carries AR 246 over Cossatot River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Cossatot River on AR 246
History:
Built:
Location: Polk County
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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
