Twin Bridges Historic District facts for kids
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Twin Bridges Historic District
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The two bridges, with the smaller one in the foreground
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 Location in Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Morrow, Arkansas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built by | Luten Bridge Company |
| MPS | Historic Bridges of Arkansas MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000162 |
| Added to NRHP | March 7, 1994 |
The Twin Bridges Historic District is a special area in Washington County, Arkansas, near a town called Morrow. This district is named after two old bridges. These bridges were finished in 1922. They were built by a company called the Luten Bridge Company.
The bridges are found on County Route 3412 and what used to be County Route 11. Because of their history, this area was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1994. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
About the Twin Bridges
The two bridges are made of concrete. They are called closed-spandrel, concrete-deck bridges. This means they have a solid arch shape underneath. The top part, where cars drive, is a flat concrete deck. Each bridge has one main arch, which is called a single-span design.
How the Bridges Changed
Both bridges were originally part of a winding road called County Route 11. But in 1955, the road was made straighter. A new, modern concrete road was built. This new road now goes around the old bridges. So, the historic bridges are no longer used for regular traffic.
Building the Bridges
The Luten Bridge Company from Knoxville, Tennessee, was hired to build these bridges. They also built eleven other bridges in the county. The county judge at the time had a special request. Local people were asked to build the paths leading up to the bridges themselves. This helped save money for the county.
