About this property
State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River is located in both Burnet and Llano counties in the U.S. state of Texas, between Buchanan Dam and Inks Lake . It is also known as Inks Lake Bridge, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in both counties on October 10, 1996. The 1,379.0 ft truss bridge was planned by the Texas Highway Department in 1929.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 96001116. It was listed on October 9, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River listed on the National Register?
State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1996.
What type of historic resource is State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River?
State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River?
The period of significance for State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River?
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