Status: Relocated to Greenway Park in The Colony, Texas in 2008
Location: 33.379444,-97.205000
Carries Belz Road over Duck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Original - Twin span Warren pony truss with alternating verticals.
Total Length: 86.9 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Duck Creek on Belz Road in Sanger
History: Built 1903; relocated 2008
Built: 1903
Location: Denton County
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239408
Beltz Rd Pony Truss
Current span is Polygonal Warren Truss
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239409
Historic Beltz Bridge
County photos show the original Plain Warren Truss
Photo from Denton County archives
275659
Original Belz Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
282530
Replacement Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 33.379644,-97.205033
Carries Belz Road over Duck Creek
Design: truss/pony/polygonal/alt-verticals
Design Details: Polygonal Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 100.1 Feet
Span Length: 98.1 Feet
Overview: Polygonal Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Duck Creek on Belz Road
History: Built 2009
Built: 2009
Location: Denton County
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282664
New Belz Bridge 01
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
282665
New Belz bridge
Google Earth
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 33.146944,-97.158611
Carries Brush Creek Road over Branch of Hickory Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 47.9 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over a branch of Hickory Creek on Brush Creek Road in Denton
History: Built 1940; rehabilitated 1975; replaced 2008
Built: 1940
Location: Denton County
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Status: Relocated to the Denton County Administrative Complex.
Location: 33.203296,-97.089222
Carries Donald Road over North Hickory Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 59.1 Feet
Span Length: 59.1 Feet
Overview: Warren Pony Truss bridge over North Hickory Creek on Donald Road, west of Krum
History: Built 1903, but relocated
Built: 1903
Location: Denton County
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276244
Donald Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
276245
Donald Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
296886
Donald Road Bridge
Denton County Administrative Complex
Courtesy Denton County Historical Society, November, 2013
Status: The bridge has been relocated to a Frisco Parks Department temporary site. It is scheduled to be moved to the Cottonwood Creek Park, at the corner of Eldorado and Main Street (west of Legacy Parkway), in Fall 2014.
Location: 33.283056,-97.171944
Carries Ganzer Road over Milam Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 48.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Milam Creek on Ganzer Road in Denton
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Denton County
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275660
Ganzer Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
275661
Ganzer Road Bridge 2
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 33.107778,-97.131111
Carries Hilltop Road over Branch of Loving Branch
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over a branch of Loving Branch on Hilltop Road
History: Built 1940; rehabilitated 1975
Built: 1940
Location: Denton County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge. Original bridge has been placed in temporary storage by the City of Roanoke. It is slated for use in a park at the Fairway Ranch Development, at the southeast corner of Highway 114 and Cleveland Gibbs Road.
Location: 33.008056,-97.266389
Carries Litsey Road over Henrietta Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 99.1 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Henrietta Creek on Litsey Road west of Roanoke
History: Built 1912 at a cost of $700
Built: 1912
Location: Denton County
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275931
Litsey Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
275932
Litsey Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Replaced by a concrete bridge. The original structure was relocated to the City of Trenton.
Location: 33.325556,-97.141944
Carries Nicholson Road over Clear Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 155.8 Feet
Span Length: 79.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Clear Creek on Nicholson Road in Denton
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Denton County
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276248
Nicholson Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
276249
Nicholson Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 33.129361,-97.104028
Carries Old Alton Road over Hickory Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 145.0 Feet
Span Length: 107.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Hickory Creek on Old Alton Road in Denton
History: Built 1884 by the King Iron and Bridge Co.; later bypassed
Built: 1884
Location: Denton County
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108960
Overview
Photo taken May 2003 by Wayne Kizziar
108961
Side view
Photo taken May 2003 by Wayne Kizziar
108962
Portal
Photo taken May 2003 by Wayne Kizziar
108963
Historic marker
Photo taken May 2003 by Wayne Kizziar
108964
National Register marker
Photo taken May 2003 by Wayne Kizziar
108965
Weight limit sign
Photo taken May 2003 by Wayne Kizziar
279822
Historical Marker
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
279823
Old Alton Bridge
North view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
279824
Old Alton Bridge
South view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
279825
Old Alton Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
279826
Old Alton Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
Status: Relocated
Location: 33.136608,-97.102196
Carries Rector Road over Clear Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 145.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Clear Creek on Rector Road in Sanger
History: Built 1908; relocated to Guyer High School in Denton in 2005
Built: 1908
Location: Denton County
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263200
Rector Road Bridge
Taken at Guyer High School, where the bridge was relocated in April of 2005.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263201
Plaque
History of Rector Road Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263202
Rector Road Bridge
From Guyer High School, looking north.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263203
Bridge Plaque
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263204
On the Bridge
Taken at Guyer High School, south view.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263205
Rector Road Bridge
North view.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263206
Rector Road Bridge
Underneath the bridge, north view.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263207
Rector Road Bridge
Underneath, south view.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263208
Rector Road Bridge
Oblique view, looking north.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
276243
Rector Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
282534
Replacement Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
282535
Plaque for Original Rector Road Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
Status: Truss frame abandoned in field near new bridge
Location: 33.348333,-97.217500
Carries Sam Bass Road over Clear Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss, link and pin construction.
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 132.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Clear Creek on Sam Bass Road
History: Built 1908 for $1500 - Replaced 2007. Truss frame left in nearby field
Built: 1908
Location: Denton County
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239406
Sam Bass Through Truss
Abandoned truss frame in nearby field
Google Earth
239407
Sam Bass Through Truss
Denton County historical photo
275914
Sam Bass Road Bridge at Clear Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
276554
Sam Bass Road Clear Creek
Bridge is in field near new bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276555
Sam Bass Road Clear Creek
Bridge in field
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276556
Sam Bass Road Clear Creek
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276557
Sam Bass Road Clear Creek
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
436450
Still in nearby field
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in October 2018
Status: Relocated after being replaced by a new bridge
Location: 33.391667,-97.217500
Carries Sam Bass Road over Duck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Duck Creek on Sam Bass Road in Sanger
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Denton County
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275918
Sam Bass at Duck Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
275919
Sam Bass at Duck Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 33.205000,-97.240278
Carries T.N. Skiles Road over South Hickory Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over North Hickory Creek on T.N. Skiles Road in Denton
History: Built 1940; rehabilitated 1974
Built: 1940
Location: Denton County
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275921
TN Skiles Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
275922
TN Skiles Road Bridge 2
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Bridge to be placed in Frisco's Cottonwood Park
Location: 33.199722,-97.213611
Carries Tom Cole Road over Hickory Creek
Design: truss/through/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 126.0 Feet
Span Length: 126.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Hickory Creek on Tom Cole Road
History: Built 1910; replaced 2003
Built: 1910
Location: Denton County
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275886
Tom Cole Road at Hickory Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
276262
Tom Cole Road at Hickory Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 33.385833,-97.271389
Carries Waide Road over Clear Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 214.9 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Clear Creek on Waide Road in Sanger
History: Built 1940; rehabilitated 1975
Built: 1940
Location: Denton County
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275920
Waide Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 33.139656,-97.003039
Carries Swisher Road west, Eldorado Parkway east over Lewisville Lake
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 8520.4 Feet
Span Length: 361.9 Feet
Overview: Steel through arch bridge over Lewisville Lake on Swisher Road (west) and Eldorado Parkway (east)
History: Built 2009 at a cost of $122 million
Built: 2009
Location: Denton County
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278581
Lewisville Lake Bridge
Photo taken in October 2010
278582
Lewisville Lake Bridge
278583
Lewisville Lake Bridge - center span
Photo taken in April 2010
278584
Lewisville Lake Bridge
279836
Lewisville Lake Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker, March 2014
279837
Lewisville Lake Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker, March 2014
279838
Lewisville Lake Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker, March 2014
Status: Open to pedestrians
Restored for use as greenbelt pedestrian bridge.
Location: 33.306928,-97.042286
Carries Greenbelt Trail (Former FM 428) over Elm Fork of the Trinity River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Main span is a Pratt Through Truss 100ft long. East & West approach spans are Heavy-Duty Warren Pony Truss w/Verticals, each are 70ft long. Bridge has been by-passed and restored as a pedestrian bridge.
Total Length: 247.1 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Elm Fork of the Trinity River on Greenbelt Trail (Former FM 428)
History: Built 1922, bypassed 1992
Built: 1922
Location: Denton County
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209264
Western approach
Photo taken by Jimwestie
263832
FM 428 Through Truss
View from north
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263833
FM 428 Through Truss
Approach span, view from north
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263834
FM 428 Through Truss
View from west
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263835
FM 428 Through Truss
View from south, Elm Fork of the Trinity River
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263836
FM 428 Through Truss
New bridge viewed from north
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
Status: Abandoned
Location: 33.332878,-97.030419
Carries over Elm Branch Trinity River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: The abandoned Pratt Through Truss bridge is commonly known as the Old McKinney Bridge. Originally built to connect the Green Valley Community to Belew, north of Aubrey.
Total Length: 75.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Pratt Through Truss bridge over Elm Branch Trinity River
History:
Built:
Location: Denton County
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209265
Old mckinney rd bridge
Photo taken by Mr Nolan Burris
264058
Old McKinney Bridge
Photo taken by Noel Goin, circa 1972
264542
Old McKinney Road Bridge
View from east
Photo taken by M.C. Toyer October 2012
264543
Old McKinney Road Bridge
View from west
Photo taken by M.C. Toyer October 2012
275041
Old McKinney Rd
Photo taken by DJ Taylor in November 2012
290597
Old McKinney Road Bridge
290598
Old McKinney Road Bridge
302028
Old McKinney Road Bridge
Entrance to bridge. Note warning sign.
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in October 2014
302029
Old McKinney Road Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in October 2014
302030
Old McKinney Road Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in October 2014
Status: Relocated to the Denton County Administrative Complex
Location: 33.203320,-97.089234
Carries Gregory Road over Duck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 65.9 Feet
Span Length: 51.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Duck Creek on Gregory Road
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Denton County
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276246
Gregory Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
276247
Gregory Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
296887
Gregory Road Bridge
Denton County Administrative Complex
Courtesy Denton County Historical Society, September, 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge - Old bridge relocated to North Lakes Park, Denton, in 2001
Location: 33.236805,-97.158308
Carries North County Line Road over Denton Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 120.1 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Denton Creek on N County Line Road
History:
Built: 1940
Location: Denton County
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276558
County Line Road at Denton Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
358250
County Line Road Bridge
Bridge in current location at North Lakes Park, Denton, TX
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in July 2016
358251
County Line Road Bridge
Historical marker
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in July 2016
Status: Open to railroad traffic
Location: 33.124722,-97.116111
Carries ATSF RR over Old Alton Road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 236.9 Feet
Span Length: 54.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Old Alton Road on ATSF Railroad
History: Built 1960
Built: 1960
Location: Denton County
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263426
ATSF Railroad Bridge - Old Alton Road
West view from Old Alton Road
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263427
ATSF Railroad Bridge - Old Alton Road
Trestle approach, west view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263428
ATSF Railroad Bridge - Old Alton Road
Span, west view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263429
ATSF Railroad Bridge - Old Alton Road
Trestle, west view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263430
ATSF Railroad Bridge - Old Alton Road
Underneat from road, west view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
263431
ATSF Railroad Bridge - Old Alton Road
Underneath from road, north view
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in August 2013
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 33.129067,-97.322838
Carries Denton-Aurora Road (abandoned) over Denton Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Pratt through truss bridge over Denton Creek
History: Built 1889 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, at a cost of $1300
Built: 1889
Location: Denton County
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276547
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
Side view from west
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276548
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
Side view from west
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276549
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
South view - approach
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276550
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
Frame from south
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276551
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
Oblique from south
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276552
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
Underneath
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
276553
Denton-Aurora Road Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in March 2014
Status: Replaced by a new bridge - original bridge placed in park in Krum, Texas, March 2014
Location: 33.262500,-97.249167
Carries Plainview Road over North Hickory Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren Pony truss
Total Length: 114.0 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over North Hickory Creek on Plainview Road
History: Built 1903, relocated to park in the City of Krum, March 2014
Built: 1903
Location: Denton County
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280699
Plainview Road Bridge
Setting of bridge at park in Krum, Texas
Photo courtesy of DJ Taylor, March 2014
280698
Plainview Road Bridge
Setting of bridge at park in Krum, Texas
Photo courtesy of DJ Taylor, March 2014
276239
Plainview Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
276240
Plainview Road Bridge
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
282531
Replacement Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
282532
Replacement Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
282533
Replacement Bridge
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in April 2014
Status: No longer exists
Location: 33.291985,-96.886885
Carries Tom Cole Road over Little Elm Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Little Elm Creek on Tom Cole Road
History:
Built:
Location: Denton County
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276703
Tom Cole Road at Little Elm Creek
Photo courtesy of Denton County archives
Status: Replaced by new bridge on new road alignment
Location: 33.350567,-97.239248
Carries FM 2450 over Clear Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Clear Creek on FM 2450
History: Replaced 1965
Built:
Location: Denton County
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436449
Old pier
Photo taken by Jerrell Parker in October 2018
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 33.367121,-97.206147
Carries Hachtel Drive (old FM 455) over Duck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Duck Creek on Hachtel Drive (old FM 455)
History:
Built: est 1930s
Location: Denton County
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275092
FM 455 Bridge over Duck Creek in Sanger
Photo taken by DJ Taylor in November 2012
294138
Photo taken by M C Toyer in September 2014
294139
Photo taken by M C Toyer in September 2014
294140
Photo taken by M C Toyer in September 2014
294141
Photo taken by M C Toyer in September 2014
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 33.081725,-96.886030
Carries Pedestrian Pathway over Small Unnamed Stream
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Small Unnamed Stream on Pedestrian Pathway
History: Built 1903, installed over Duck Creek on Belz Road near Sanger, Texas in 1935; rehabilitated 1980, moved here 2008
Built: 1903
Location: Denton County
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288750
Photo taken by Steve Quarrella
288751
Photo taken by Steve Quarrella
Status: Removed, but two stone piers remain
Location: 33.055755,-96.970326
Carries former E. College Street over Elm Fork Trinity River
Design: suspension/stayed
Design Details: Cable-stayed (?)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost cable-stayed bridge over Elm Fork Trinity River on former E. College Street
History:
Built:
Location: Denton County
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353577
College Street Bridge - Caption by Denton Public Library
Wire bridge at Little Elm
Courtesy Denton Public Library
353581
Little Elm College Street Bridge Remnants
Photo taken by Dallas Angler
Status: Open to authorized vehicles only
Location: 32.996137,-96.943509
Carries Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) over Elm Fork Trinity River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Elm Fork Trinity River on Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)
History:
Built:
Location: Denton County
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462665
Photo taken by jesse berube in July 2019
462670
Photo taken by jesse berube in July 2019
462671
Photo taken by jesse berube in July 2019
462672
Photo taken by jesse berube in July 2019
462673
Photo taken by jesse berube in July 2019
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.
