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Historic Bridges: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Total Bridges Found: 6

Barker Bridge
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CR-457 Over Brushy Creek in Rural: Williamson County, Texas, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 156 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This long-abandoned bridge has one of the most unusual vertical member designs ever seen and is assumed to be the work of the George E. King Bridge Company.
E Avenue Bridge
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E Avenue Over Wolf Creek in Rural: Tama County, Iowa, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This charming bridge has been abandoned but would be a great bridge to preserve.
Elk Falls Bridge
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Montgomery Street Over Elk River in Elk Falls: Elk County, Kansas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 196 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
Preserved in place for pedestrian use, this truss bridge also includes attractive steel bents supporting its approach spans.
Henderson Crossing Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Rockdale Skate Park Grounds in Rockdale: Milam County, Texas, United States
Metal 4 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This pony truss bridge was relocated to a park setting, and is a rare example of a hybrid pin and rivet connected truss documenting the development of truss bridge technology.
Leon Street Bridge
Gatesville Bridge
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Leon Street Over Leon River in Gatesville: Coryell County, Texas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 141 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
Built by the notable George E. King Bridge Company, this bridge has been closed to traffic, but remains open to pedestrians.
Plainview Road Bridge
Eaglechase Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over North Hickory Creek in Krum: Denton County, Texas, United States
Metal 4 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Arch, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This bridge is noted for its unusual design details that document the transition from pin to riveted connections that was ongoing in the industry around this time.

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