Sylamore Creek Bridge

Sylamore Creek Bridge is a cable suspension structure spanning a creek in Stone County, supported by steel towers anchored in concrete foundations. The roadway narrows at 19 feet wide with clearance space of 11 feet, carrying local traffic over the waterway.

Built in 1945, the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 for its wire-cable suspension design. This recognition acknowledged its engineering approach typical of mid-twentieth century rural bridge construction.

The bridge served rural communities that needed reliable crossings over the creek, representing a practical solution tailored to local needs. It remains a symbol of how engineering adapted to serve small, distant settlements.

The bridge sits near Arkansas Highway 9, accessible by local roads in the Stone County area. Visitors can walk across to experience the structure and views from the deck level.

Only three wire-cable suspension bridges like this one remain in the entire state. Its specialized design by engineer N.B. Garver makes it distinct from bridge types built before or after this era.

Location: Stone County

GPS coordinates: 35.93583,-92.12167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42