Rocky Creek Bridge, Anderson, TX
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jhuoni
N 30° 29.209 W 095° 59.189
15R E 213312 N 3376524
Relocated from its home, across Rocky Creek on CR 263, this bridge is now on display in a small park.
Waymark Code: WMVJKF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2017
Views: 5
This historic bridge was originally located on CR263 (locally known as CR 180) over Rocky Creek. Constructed around 1905, the Warren pony truss measured 50 feet in length and is a rare survivor of a once-common structure. The single-span, four panel bridge is comprised primarily of riveted and bolted steel channels, I-beams and plates and pin-connected Eye-bars. The main steel components were shop-riveted and then bolted into their final configuration on site.
A popular retreat through the 1890s, nearby Kellum Springs was likely a motivating force that resulted in the development of an early road north of Anderson that led to the springs and then connected with Iola to facilitate travel from the northern reaches of the county. The crossing of Rocky Creek with a bridge along this route was a necessity, as it remained a primary north/south route between Anderson and Iola into the 20th century.
The bridge now stands as an early landmark of Texas engineering history with a heritage proudly shared by the people of Grimes County.
Group that erected the marker: Grimes County
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
South Main at Apalonia Street
Near the First United Methodist Church
Anderson, TX USA
77830
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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