St. Francis River Bridge
St. Francis River Bridge, Vertical-lift bridge in Lake City, Arkansas
The St. Francis River Bridge extends 3,412 feet across the water with its central section designed to lift vertically for passing watercraft beneath.
The Vincennes Bridge Company constructed this infrastructure in 1934, featuring 109 I-beam trestles that carried Arkansas Highway 18 until 1998.
The bridge represents a period of infrastructure development in northeast Arkansas, connecting rural communities across the St. Francis River.
Only the vertical lift segment remains on the east bank, while a modern four-span I-beam bridge now serves vehicle traffic adjacent to the original location.
The structure earned recognition in the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 under the Historic Bridges of Arkansas multiple property submission.
Location: Lake City
GPS coordinates: 35.82060,-90.43280
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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