Lafayette Street Overpass, Fayetteville

Name: Lafayette Street Overpass
Address: Fayetteville, United States

#40 among attractions in Fayetteville

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Facts and practical information

The Lafayette Street Overpass is a historic bridge in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is a three-span reinforced concrete girder structure, carrying Lafayette Street over the tracks of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway. The bridge is about 120 feet long and 30 feet wide, and consists of reinforced concrete spans resting on concrete abutments. It features an Art Deco railing, with a metal balustrade covering concrete piers with inset light fixtures. The bridge was built in 1938 by Edward B. Mooney, Inc. ()

Built: 1938 (86 years ago)Coordinates: 36°4'6"N, 94°9'57"W

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Downtown FayettevilleFayetteville United States

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Lafayette Street Overpass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Baum Stadium, Fayetteville Historic Square, Walton Arts Center.

0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium stands as a proud monument to collegiate athletics and community spirit. This impressive stadium is not only a key feature of the University of Arkansas campus but also a central...
1.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Baum Stadium, Fayetteville
40 min walk • Baum–Walker Stadium at George Cole Field is the home venue of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. The playing field itself is named George Cole Field, in honor of the former Arkansas athletic director.
0.5 miSE
Square
Fayetteville Historic Square, Fayetteville
14 min walk • The Fayetteville Historic Square, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, includes the original Fayetteville post office, the Old Bank of Fayetteville Building, the Lewis Brothers Building, the Mrs. Young Building, and the Guisinger Building. These buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
~950 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
5 min walk • The Walton Arts Center is a performing arts center. It is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas near the campus of the University of Arkansas, and serves as a cultural center for the Northwest Arkansas area.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chi Omega Greek Theatre, Fayetteville
12 min walk • The Chi Omega Greek Theatre is a structure on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was a gift to the university from Chi Omega, and it was completed in 1930.
0.5 miS
Library
Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville
12 min walk • The Fayetteville Public Library is a library in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver-certified library was named "Library of the Year" in 2005 by Library Journal and an "American Landmark Library" by TravelSmart.
~1750 ftW
Tower
Old Main, Fayetteville
9 min walk • Old Main is the oldest building on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the University, and of higher education in general in Arkansas.
~810 ftSE
Street, Shopping
Dickson Street, Fayetteville
4 min walk • The West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District, known as Dickson Street, is an area in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas just off the University of Arkansas campus. It is lined with multiple bars, restaurants, and shops unique to the area. Many large condo projects are now under construction as well.
~1740 ftSW
Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville
9 min walk • Evergreen Cemetery, located at William and University Streets in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is one of the largest early historic cemeteries in the region, with burials dating to 1838.
~1380 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheatreSquared, Fayetteville
7 min walk • TheatreSquared, founded in 2005, is a regional professional theatre located in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company stages seven productions each year as well as the Arkansas New Play Festival of emerging works, totaling 270 annual performances for an audience of approximately 60,000 including 20,000 students and their teachers.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Tudor Revival architecture
Clinton House, Fayetteville
13 min walk • The Clinton House is a historic house museum at 930 West Clinton Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Built in 1931, it was the first home of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham while they both taught at the University of Arkansas School of Law and was where they married in 1975.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lafayette Street Overpass?

Nearby attractions include Maple Street Overpass, Fayetteville (4 min walk), Dickson Street, Fayetteville (4 min walk), Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville (5 min walk), TheatreSquared, Fayetteville (7 min walk).

How to get to Lafayette Street Overpass by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lafayette Street Overpass:

Bus

Union Station (15 min walk)
MLK Blvd @ Beechwood Ave • Lines: 1 (36 min walk)