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The Bullman
Bridge in Hamilton County
The Bullman Bridge
in Hamilton County, Texas (85 feet)
Erected in 1884 built by the King Bridge Company
Photos & research by Jim & Lou Kinsey |
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The Bullman Bridge
one of the few remaining bowstring bridges in Texas
Photo courtesy Kate Johnson, 2001 |
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The Bullman Bridge over Leon River
Photo
courtesy Jim & Lou Kinsey
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Another
view of the Bullman Bridge
Photo
courtesy Jim & Lou Kinsey |
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. |
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Bridge over Bear Creek Hamilton County Road 103 |
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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 and Lou Kinsey, June 25, 2003 |
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