Rector Road Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Rector Road Bridge

Denton, Denton County, Texas
Listed
January 14, 2004
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
03001418

About this property

Rector Road Bridge is a historic truss bridge in Denton, Texas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. It is a 5-panel, pinned Pratt through-truss bridge with I-beam approach spans. It is 112 feet (34 m) in total length, with the primary span 80 feet (24 m) in length. It was built by the Austin Brothers Company in 1907–08 to span Clear Creek near Sanger, Texas, costing $1,664. Frank and George Austin were then the Atlanta and Dallas agents of the George E. King Bridge Company, although they later started their own bridge fabrication plant. It was later moved to the John Guyer High School at 7501 Teasley Lane in Denton.

Location

7501 Teasley Ln.
Denton, Denton County, Texas
33.33057, -97.14909

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When was Rector Road Bridge listed on the National Register?

Rector Road Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Rector Road Bridge?

Rector Road Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rector Road Bridge?

The period of significance for Rector Road Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1907.

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