Donald Road Bridge at South Hickory Creek - Denton, TX
N 33° 12.189 W 097° 05.344
14S E 678114 N 3675435
This truss bridge once took Donald Road traffic over Hickory Creek, near Krum. Today, it accompanies the old Gregory Road Bridge in retirement at the Denton County Administrative Complex, 535 S Loop 288, Denton, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPYQY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2015
Views: 3
A Denton County Historic Landmark sign at the east end of the bridge provides some background:
This 1903 bridge crossed South Hickory Creek at Donald Road in northwest Denton County. Possibly manufactured by the George E. King Bridge Co., this 59-foot modified single-panel Warren truss steel bridge is a fine example of surviving pony truss bridges that were popular at the time. It served the wheat belt of western Denton County, providing access to the mills and railroad at Krum. Communities served by the bridge included Stony and Plainview. Removed from service in 2006, the bridge was relocated to the Denton County Administrative Complex in 2012.
There are several parking lots for the administration building, although one should be aware that a very short walk awaits: There's no parking adjacent to the two bridges here.
Original Location: N 33° 16.983 W 097° 20.500
How it was moved: Wheels / Dolly / Truck
Type of move: City to City
Building Status: Public
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