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Plainview, Arkansas

Ward's Crossing Bridge, well known in Yell County as the "old iron bridge," was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is a one-lane bridge, spanning 14' wide, 12' tall, and 240' long.

It was built in 1905 by the Converse Bridge Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee, which was in operation from 1890 until the depression.

The bridge is a pin-connected, 9-panel Camelback Pratt Through-Truss design over the Fourche LaFave located on River Road/Sunlight Bay Road southwest of Plainview, AR.

This bridge is the only Camelback Truss bridge in the county, and one of only three known in the state.

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Wards Crossing Bridge

Ward's Crossing Bridge, well known in Yell County as the "old iron bridge," was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is a one-lane bridge, spanning 14' wide, 12' tall, and 240' long. It was built in 1905

Plainview, AR Historic Bridges

The Frontier Town of Plainview, AR

The old Frontier Town of Plainview, Arkansas, looks like you just stepped back into the old west time. This rustic little town was built to look like an early 1900'

Plainview, AR Pioneer Life

Things to do near Plainview, AR

Hot Spring County Museum

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Hot Springs Confederate Monument

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Shady Lake

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Malvern Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Clinton Sites

Visit the sites related to President Bill Clinton: his boyhood homes, high school, favorite hamburger hangout; self-guided dr...