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Johnson Fork Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 30.426167,-99.679866

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Carries I-10 North Frontage Road (Former State Hwy 27/US 290). over Johnson Fork Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Two 120-foot Parker through truss spans and eight steel I-beam approach spans
Total Length: 666.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Johnson Fork Creek on former State Hwy 27/US 290
History: Built 1937-38
Built: 1938

Location: Kimble County

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166679

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Approach from the east side

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166680

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East side

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166681

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View from the south side

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166682

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View from the north side

This view is a bit obscured but the light is better than the south view.

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

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Johnson Fork Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490498

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Johnson Fork Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

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Junction Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 30.487074,-99.762218

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Carries Loop 481 over South Llano River
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 1341.9 Feet
Span Length: 189.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over South Llano River on Loop 481 in Junction
History: Built 1937
Built: 1937

Location: Kimble County

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166668

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Northern approach

Approach from the north

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166669

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Side view from the south

Side view from the south side of the river. The entire bridge has been repainted and all parts appear to be in excellent condition.

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

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Southern end of the bridge

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166676

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Close up of a bridge support

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166677

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The Builder Plaque

This is on the north side of the bridge

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

166678

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Underside

Photo taken by Markus Haas in May 2010

254208

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254209

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Main Span

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254210

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254211

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Historical Marker

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254212

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West End

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254213

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Cantilevered Walkway

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254214

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Lacing

Town lacing, V-lacing, and ribbon lacing, I believe.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254215

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Phoenix-USA

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254216

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Ballustrade

This bridge has some Art-Deco details.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254217

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Riveted, Built-up Member

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

254218

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Riveted Diagonal Member

Photo taken by Robert Elder in May 2013

342716

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S Llano River Bridge from SE, ca 1940 rppc

Submitted by M C Toyer

342721

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So Llano River, ca 1945 color postcard

Submitted by M C Toyer

481926

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

482022

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High Water Elevation

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

482023

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View from upstream side west to east.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

482024

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

482026

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

482028

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

482029

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

482030

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 25 July 2019

482031

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

482032

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

482033

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

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Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

482035

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Aa upload

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 25 July 2019

490499

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490500

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490501

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490502

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490503

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490504

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

490505

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Junction Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in December 2020

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Old Spanish Trail Junction Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 30.487135,-99.762306

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Carries Old Spanish Trail over South Llano River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over South Llano River on Old Spanish Trail
History: Built 1916; Replaced 1937
Built: 1916

Location: Kimble County

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435813

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923; Provided by the City of Junction

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South Llano River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 30.478867,-99.777817

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Carries Fm 2169 over South Llano River
Design: arch/deck/corrugated
Design Details: Corrugated multi-plate arch
Total Length: 130.9 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet

Overview: Deck arch bridge over South Llano River on Fm 2169
History: Built 2011
Built: 2011

Location: Kimble County

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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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