Central Avenue Bridge (Batesville, Arkansas)

The Central Avenue Bridge is a historic bridge in Batesville, Arkansas. It carries AR 69B and Central Avenue across Poke Bayou on the city's west side. It is an open spandrel concrete structure, with five spans having a total length of 397 feet (121 m). The longest single span is 80 feet (24 m). The bridge was built in 1930 by the Luten Bridge Company, and features that company's signature rings in the spandrels, which provide additional strength with a minimal use of additional material.[2]

Central Avenue Bridge
Central Avenue Bridge (Batesville, Arkansas) is located in Arkansas
Central Avenue Bridge (Batesville, Arkansas)
Location in Arkansas
Central Avenue Bridge (Batesville, Arkansas) is located in the United States
Central Avenue Bridge (Batesville, Arkansas)
Location in United States
LocationCentral Avenue over Polk Bayou, Batesville, Arkansas
Coordinates35.77119°N 91.65529°W / 35.77119; -91.65529
Arealess than one acre
Built1930 (1930)
Built byLuten Bridge Co.
Architectural styleDeck Arch/Open Spandrel
MPSHistoric Bridges of Arkansas MPS
NRHP reference No.09001248[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 21, 2010

The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Central Avenue Bridge". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-07-11.


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