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Bedstead Truss Bridge (Mulberry Creek Bridge)

Schulenburg, Fayette County

Marker Text

Built in 1888 by the King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, and its sub-contractor, A. J. Tullock and Company of Leavenworth, Kansas, this bridge provided easy access to the developing community of Schulenburg. Located on the Old Praha Road, it was part of a major travel route during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The 60-foot iron structure, described as a single span, box-chord, pin-connected modified Pratt low truss bridge with counters, cost $1,422 at the time of its construction. It is one of the few bridges of this style still standing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Marker Details

Address 1103 Bohlmann St.
Location Description Wolters Park, SW corner near Kallus St.
Marker # 3526
Dedicated 1990
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code bridges; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 29.674006, -96.910674

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