State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River
National Register of Historic Places

State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River

Buchanan Dam, Burnet County, Texas
Listed
October 9, 1996
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96001116

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.

Location

Buchanan Dam, Burnet County, Texas
30.74834, -98.39698

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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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Austin and Northwestern Railroad Historic District-Fairland to Llano
Listed
4.6 mi
Burnet County Courthouse
Modern
10.1 mi
Roper Hotel
Industrial
14.2 mi

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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