Arkansas’ covered bridges have a peaceful and original kind of beauty. These structures fit very well within Arkansas, a state known for being a scenic splendor. Photographers have made their way around the Natural State and caught these covered bridges on camera, and Dale J. Travis was good enough to create a state-by-state gallery of America’s covered bridges and other unique structures on the web. We appreciate being able to share the work of these photographers and are happy to see these covered bridges in Arkansas preserved in pictures. Let’s travel together around our great state to marvel at these timeless relics..

21. North of Centerton Bridge
Centerton, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
Starting off our list of covered bridges in Arkansas is this Benton County bridge which is located across a pond outlet in the Talamore neighborhood just north of Centerton.
20. Shirley High School Bridge
201 Blue Devil Dr, Shirley, AR 72153, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
This modernized style of a covered bridge in Arkansas is located on the Shirley High School campus in Van Buren County.
19. East of Springdale Bridge
Springdale, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Warren White
This Washington County covered bridge spans Cabin Creek, located east of Springdale.
18. Fletcher Creek Bridge
covered bridges in Arkansas
Fletcher Creek, Arkansas 72223, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
The Fletcher Creek Bridge is located in west Little Rock a few miles west of Kanis Road and north of Walnut Grove Road. It is privately owned and one of the most beautiful places in Arkansas.
17. Magic Springs Bridge
1701 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
dalejtravis.com/Warren White
This covered bridge is located at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls park in Hot Springs. The bridge spans across a man-made lake in the park.
16. Mountain View Bridge
Mountain View Road, Mountain View Rd, Mountain View, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
This Stone County, Arkansas bridge is located across a culvert in Mountain View.
15. Dogpatch Bridge
Dogpatch, AR 72601, USA
dalejtravis.com/Warren White
This bridge over Mill Creek can be found on the grounds of the former theme park Dogpatch USA in Newton County.
14. North of Bentonville Bridge
Spanker Creek Road, Spanker Creek Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
This covered bridge spans across Spanker Creek in Benton County and can be found just north of town on Spanker Creek Road.
13. Crystal Springs Bridge
Garland County, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Warren White
This covered bridge in Arkansas, located in Garland County, stretches across Spring Branch. The bridge has been converted into a private residence, which is definitely one of the most unique homes in the state!
12. North of Ponca Bridge
Ponca, AR 72742, USA
dalejtravis.com/Bernie & Linda Embrey
This Newton County, Arkansas bridge spans across Adds Creek outside the town of Ponca.
11. North of Rogers Bridge
Rogers, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Harry Hill
Sadly, this bridge collapsed during the winter of 2010. It was located north of Rogers and spanned Brush Creek.
10. Northeast of Glenwood Bridge
Glenwood, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
This covered bridge crosses a pond outlet two miles northeast of Glenwood, Arkansas.
9. Northwest of Garfield Bridge
Benton County, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Warren White
Benton County has a good amount of covered bridges in Arkansas, and this one is located northwest of Garfield across Otter Creek.
8. Northwest of Mulberry Bridge
Crawford County, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Wolf Grulkey
This bridge can be found across Peene Creek on private property in Crawford County.
7. Northwest of Royal Bridge
Garland County, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
This Garland County bridge is located across Bear Creek just north of Brady Mountain Road.
6. Benton Bridge
Benton, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Warren White
This bridge spans over across Salt Creek in Benton (Saline County), Arkansas.
5. North of Royal Bridge
Garland County, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
Another quaint covered bridge in Garland County spans across a creek just north of the town of Royal. It's one of the most charming covered bridges in Arkansas, don't you think?
4. Southeast of Yellville Bridge
Marion County, AR, USA
dalejtravis.com/Ed & Diana Moore
This Marion County bridge spans across Dean Branch approximately a mile southeast from the town of Yellville.
3. South of Harrisburg Bridge
Parker Pioneer Homestead, 16944 Homestead Rd, Harrisburg, AR 72432, USA
dalejtravis.com/Trent Dowler
This bridge is located across a creek at Parker Pioneer Homestead on private land. The bridge is south of Harrisburg in Poinsett County.
2. South of Harrison Bridge
Crooked Creek, Arkansas 72601, USA
dalejtravis.com/Jack Schmidt
This bridge spans across Crooked Creek in Boone County, Arkansas approximately three miles south of Harrison. It's one of the most enchanting places in Arkansas.
1. Northwest of North Little Rock Bridge
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Burns Park, North Little Rock, AR 72118, USA
Marianne Hartsfield/Google
The last on our list of covered bridges in Arkansas is one at a park. Those who have visited Burns Park in North Little Rock will recognize this covered bridge that spans across East Fork White Oak Bayou.

Visit the Burns Park website for more information.

Wanna see more of these bridges? Check out this YouTube video by Joey Hunter highlighting some of Arkansas’ covered bridges.

Thanks to Dale J. Travis and the photographer contributors who shared their work. Even the covered bridges in Arkansas that are no longer standing have been preserved on film thanks to their effort. These covered bridges bring about thoughts of quiet and blissful countryside settings and days where everyone slowed down enough just to enjoy the view.

For more charming and historic bridges, you can read our post about 25 bridges in Arkansas that everyone should see. Also, if you’ve ever searched for covered bridges near me, then we encourage you to take a covered bridge road trip to witness some of these relics for yourself.

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