Burr's Ferry Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Burr's Ferry Bridge

Burr Ferry, Vernon County, Louisiana
Listed
May 17, 1998
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000563

About this property

Burr's Ferry Bridge is a bridge on the Sabine River, where Louisiana State Highway 8 (LA 8) meets Texas State Highway 63 (SH 63) at the Louisiana/Texas state border between Burkeville, Texas, and Burr Ferry, Louisiana. The bridge includes three Parker through truss spans and 34 concrete girder spans. The center span is a 250-foot (76 m) riveted Parker through truss; the other two main spans are 120 feet (37 m) in length. Currently, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) are working to replace the two-lane Burr's Ferry Bridge with a new bridge that will be built to interstate-highway standards bridge about a quarter mile to the south of the existing bridge. The new bridge will be for the Interstate 14 extension. The construction of the replacement bridge is expected to start in summer 2025.

Location

Burr Ferry, Vernon County, Louisiana
31.06412, -93.52342

Categories

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Sources

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When was Burr's Ferry Bridge listed on the National Register?

Burr's Ferry Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Burr's Ferry Bridge?

Burr's Ferry Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burr's Ferry Bridge?

The period of significance for Burr's Ferry Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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