This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1906: Brannon's Crossing
Weatherford vicinity, Parker County, Texas, USA - Brazos River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1298 (added 2004-03-28) |
| Year Completed: | 1906 |
| Name: | Brannon's Crossing |
| Location: | Weatherford vicinity, Parker County, Texas, USA |
| Crossing: | Brazos River |
| Coordinates: | 32.66256 N 98.03288 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Mitchell & Pigg |
| References: | HAERTX98 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1934 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Main Span: | 1 x 134.1 meters (440 feet) |
Notes:
- Tony King believes he found the former location of this bridge a few hundred yards south of the I-20 Brazos River crossing west of Weatherford. This location is near a road named "Brannon Bridge Circle." Tony writes: "Just downstream from the modern Interstate 20 bridge in western Parker County, I've noticed a concrete and iron structure, and happened to take a photo of it recently. I've noticed the structure a couple of times in the past (most recently in May of 2007) while hiking a well-worn foot/ATV path that parallels the west bank of the river as it flows almost due south from the Interstate to Meeks Bend." The structure in Tony's photo appears to be a pier or support footing. The coordinates given here are Tony's approximation of the location of the structure.
- Built as part of the same contract as the Tin Top bridge.
- Similar to 1906 Tin Top (Hightower Valley) - Tin Top, Texas, USA.
Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.