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The
Bullman Bridge in Hamilton County
Hamilton,
Texas The
Bullman Bridge in Hamilton County, Texas (85 feet)
Erected in 1884, built
by the King Bridge Company
Photos & research by Jim
& Lou Kinsey |
The
Bullman Bridge -
One of the few remaining bowstring bridges in Texas
Photo
courtesy Kate Johnson, 2001 |
This
is the most complete and substantial of the remaining bowstrings in Texas. Contracted
by the King Bridge Company for the county in 1884.
The bridge is located
on the old Waco-Hamilton road (now Hamilton CR 301 ) at the Leon river and is
included in the State Transportation Enhancement Program. It will be a feature
in the State approved Pecan Creek Park in Hamilton.
At present it is
the only bridge anywhere close and is still in use. |
| "After
much research and driving we found the bridge that was moved from Pottsville
in 1953. The Bridge is over Bear Creek NW of Hamilton on Hamilton County Road
103." - Jim
& Lou Kinsey, June 25, 2003 |
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Bridge over Bear Creek
Hamilton County Road 103 | |
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