Rutherford's Crossing Bridge. Constructed in 1919 by the Texas Bridge Company at a cost of $565.00, this Warren Pony truss bridge provided transportation across Red Oak Creek for area residents. Prior to the bridge's construction, the only way for people to cross the creek in this vicinity was by fording the waters, a task which often proved impossible due to bad weather and floods. A once-common bridge type, this structure is representative of early 20th century bridge building technology. It stands as a reminder of early transportation patterns in Ellis County. #7144
by Texas Historical Commission #07144 of the Texas Historical Marker series
Colour: black
Wikimedia:
Flickr:
Subjects
None identified yet. Subjects are curated by hand so please bear with us.