Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.228056,-97.296111
Carries Old TX 81 over Big Elm Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 115.2 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Big Elm Creek on Old TX 81
History: Built 1921
Built: 1921
Location: Bell County
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405148
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.066389,-97.442222
Carries FM 817 over Leon River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 412.1 Feet
Span Length: 200.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Leon River on FM 817 in Belton
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939
Location: Bell County
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250965
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore
353556
Leon River Bridge Plaque
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
405149
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2009
504105
Leon River Bridge on FM 817
South side view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504106
Leon River Bridge on FM 817
East side view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504107
Leon River Bridge on FM 817
Top down 90d
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504108
Leon River Bridge on FM 817
South side long view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504109
Leon River Bridge on FM 817
North side view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 30.988611,-97.829444
Carries Maxdale Road over Lampasas River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: 10-panel Pinned, Parker through truss
Total Length: 360.9 Feet
Span Length: 200.1 Feet
Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Lampasas River on Maxdale Road
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Bell County
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432788
Maxdale Bridge Bell Couny Texas
Maxdale truss bridge and deck
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in August 2018
432789
Maxdale Bridge Plaque Bell County Texas
Builder's plaque for Maxdale Bridge. Affixed to a rock marker to the north of the bridge.
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in August 2018
483092
Maxdale Bridge (East side)
Shot at 200ft facing West
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in October 2020
483093
Maxdale Bridge (West side)
Shot at 200ft facing East
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in October 2020
483094
Maxdale Bridge
Shot at 200ft at 90d down
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in October 2020
483095
Maxdale Bridge deck
Possible original deck, covered by worn asphalt
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in September 2020
483096
Maxdale Bridge historical plaque
Much graffiti found throughout the location
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in October 2020
Status: Abandoned with approaches washed away and deck removed
Location: 30.896445,-97.319811
Carries Sunshine Road over Little River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 9-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 190.0 Feet
Span Length: 161.1 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Pratt tthrough truss bridge over Little River on Sunshine Road
History:
Built: 1900
Location: Bell County
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317750
Photo taken from newer bridge
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
317751
Phot taken from Sunshine Road
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
317752
Photo taken from newer bridge
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
317753
Photo taken from Sunshine Road
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
504110
Sunshine Rd. bridge over Little River
Top down 90d
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504111
Sunshine Rd. bridge over Little River
Longshot view South
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504112
Sunshine Rd. bridge over Little River
Westside view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504113
Sunshine Rd. bridge over Little River
South end breakaway
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504114
Sunshine Rd. bridge over Little River
Eastside view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
504115
Sunshine Rd. bridge over Little River
South East view
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in August 2021
Status: Destroyed by drunk driver and replaced with modern slab of concrete.
Location: 30.998611,-97.488889
Carries Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 200.1 Feet
Span Length: 195.9 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Lampasas River on Toll Bridge Road in Salado
History: Built ca. 1889; destroyed February 4, 2006 by drunk driver hitting bridge.
Built: 1889
Location: Bell County
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449696
Bridge Parts
Bridge parts in nearby field after the bridge was destroyed. Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in August 2006. All Rights Reserved.
449697
Bridge Parts
Bridge parts in nearby field after the bridge was destroyed. Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in August 2006. All Rights Reserved.
449698
Bridge Parts
Bridge parts in nearby field after the bridge was destroyed. Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in August 2006. All Rights Reserved.
449699
Abutments.
Abutments after bridge was destroyed. Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in August 2006. All Rights Reserved.
449700
Oblique view.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449701
Interpretive signage.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449702
Plaque.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449703
View Beside Bridge.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449704
Portal view on bridge.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449705
Portal bracing.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449706
Portal view on bridge.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449707
Portal view.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
449708
Portal view.
Source: pbase.com/photos_by_moon/tollbridgebell
Photo taken by Ken Miller in November 2005. All Rights Reserved.
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 31.245628,-97.254247
Carries E. Hillyard Road over Deer Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 95.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Deer Creek on E. Hillyard Road
History: Replaced 1994
Built: ca 1900
Location: Bell County
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Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 30.948354,-97.536779
Carries a pedestrian walkway over Salado Creek
Design: truss/pony/lenticular
Design Details: Lenticular pony truss
Total Length: 87.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lenticular pony truss bridge over Salado Creek on a pedestrian walkway
History: Built 1899 by the Berlin Bridge Co. over Cowhouse Creek in Coryell County, then later moved to Dodd's Creek. Relocated and rehabilitated over Salado Creek in 1997.
Built: 1889
Location: Bell County
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211673
Overview
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=29256
By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
211674
Historic Marker
http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=29256
By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
306196
Dodd's Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in November 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.048201,-97.427473
Carries Railroad over Leon River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Parker through truss over Leon River on Georgetown Railroad (Formerly M-K-T)
History:
Built:
Location: Bell County
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469570
GRR - Leon River Bridge
Photo taken by SapperinTexas
502122
GRR Leon River bridge
Aerial view by Continental Drone Aerial Photography
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in July 2021
502123
GRR Leon River bridge
Aerial view by Continental Drone Aerial Photography
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in July 2021
502124
GRR Leon River bridge
Aerial view by Continental Drone Aerial Photography
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in July 2021
502125
GRR Leon River bridge
Aerial view by Continental Drone Aerial Photography
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in July 2021
502126
GRR Leon River bridge
Aerial view by Continental Drone Aerial Photography
Photo taken by Jon Fleenor in July 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 30.959923,-97.351168
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Little River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Little River on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Bell County
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317754
From the southeast
Photo taken by Patrick Feller
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 30.895980,-97.382947
Carries Old Alignment of Texas Highway 95 over Cathey Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: The bridge is partially collapsed. It is north of the town of Holland, TX in Bell County. It sits between 95 and the railroad tracks
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned bridge over Cathey Creek on Old Alignment of Texas Highway 95
History: Abandoned circa 1950
Built:
Location: Bell County
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318763
Holland bridge
Derelict bridge north of Holland, Bell, TX
Photo taken by andrew ybarra
318786
Holland derelict bridge
Photo taken by andrew ybarra
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 30.871854,-97.406670
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Darrs Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Darrs Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Bell County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 31.114412,-97.404322
Carries FM 2305 Hike & Bike Trail over Pepper Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned 9-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 180.0 Feet
Span Length: 180.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Pepper Creek on FM 2305 Hike & Bike Trail
History: Built in 1889 by the Milwaukee Bridge & Iron Company
Built: 1889
Location: Bell County
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353583
Pepper Creek Hike and Bike Trail Bridge
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
353584
Pepper Creek Hike and Bike Trail Bridge Substructure
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
353585
Pepper Creek Hike and Bike Trail Bridge Plaque
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
Status: Abandoned
Location: 30.918858,-97.364072
Carries Old Alignment of Texas Highway 95 over Runnels Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned bridge over Runnels Creek on an Old Alignment of Texas Highway 95
History: Abandoned Circa 1950
Built:
Location: Bell County
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332959
hwy 95 bridge near holland, tx
Photo taken by andrew ybarra in July 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 30.919161,-97.363739
Carries TX 95 over Runnells Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 162.1 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Runnells Creek on TX 95
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950
Location: Bell County
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Status: Collapsed
Location: 30.826201,-97.411972
Carries Old alignment of TX 95 over Indian Creek Tributary
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Collapsing concrete culvert over Indian Creek Tributary on old alignment of TX 95
History:
Built:
Location: Bell County
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429010
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2018
429011
Side View
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.099960,-97.349130
Carries Adams Avenue/SH 53 Westbound over Multiple railroad tracks
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 285.0 Feet
Span Length: 47.5 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over multiple railroad tracks on Adams Avenue/SH 53 Westbound
History: Built in 1939 by the Austin Bridge Company under a federal aid grade crossing program.
Built: 1939
Location: Bell County
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353497
Adams Ave Overpass Temple Texas
The Adams Avenue railroad overpass was built in 1939.
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
353498
Adams Avenue Overpass Deck
Deck of the Adams Avenue Overpass
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
353499
Adams Avenue Overpass Plaque
Plaque on the overpass
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 30.943990,-97.537270
Carries Main St/FM 2268 over Salado Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 396.0 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Salado Creek
History: Built in 1922
Built: 1922
Location: Bell County
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353557
Salado Bridge in Salado, Texas
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
353558
Salado Bridge Deck
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
353559
Salado Bridge Plaque
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in May 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.002300,-97.492300
Carries I-35 West Frontage over Lampasas River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 431.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Lampasas River on I-35 West Frontage
History: Constructed for the State Highway Department in 1935 under a National Recovery Highway Project.
Built: 1935
Location: Bell County
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358983
Lampasas River Bridge Substructure
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in July 2016
358984
Lampasas River Bridge Deck
Photo taken by Larry D. Moore in July 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 30.956534,-97.710403
Carries over Lampasas River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Lampasas River
History:
Built:
Location: Bell County
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Status: Bridge has been removed, probably when Stillhouse Hollow Lake was built. Stone pier still remains in place.
Location: 30.979109,-97.702056
Carries Live Oak Cemetary Rd over Trib. Lampasas River
Design: unknown
Design Details: Unknown build date or type of bridge.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge on Live Oak Cemetary Rd over Trib. Lampasas River
History:
Built:
Location: Bell County
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Status: Abandoned with approaches removed
Location: 30.814676,-97.419072
Carries Old TX 95 Alignment over Indian Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Tee beam
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Tee beam bridge over Indian Creek on Old TX 95 Alignment
History: Abandoned circa 1950
Built:
Location: Bell County
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429119
Looking South
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2018
429120
South End
Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.272453,-97.274622
Carries Old Hwy 81 over E Fork Deer Crk #102
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 28.9 Feet
Span Length: 26.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over E Fork Deer Crk #102 on Old Hwy 81
History: Built 1921
Built: 1921
Location: Bell County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 30.873378,-97.402700
Carries Sh 95 over Darrs Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 429.2 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Darrs Creek on Sh 95
History: Built 1922; rehabilitated 1950
Built: 1922
Location: Bell County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 31.056825,-97.465214
Carries W Central Avenue over Nolan Crk #1 Bel
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 180.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Nolan Crk #1 Bel on W Central Avenue
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Bell County
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495918
Nolan Creek Bridge
Photo taken by cmh2315fl in January 2021
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.
