Historical Markers in Texas

Bull Hide Creek Iron Bridge

Transport·McLennan County·Texas

Manufactured by the El Paso Bridge and Iron Company of El Paso, Texas, this metal truss bridge was erected over Bull Hide Creek at Winan's Crossing in 1914. The 69-foot Warren pony truss bridge includes a 16-foot timber deck, concrete piers, and timber approach spans. It provided an important transportation connection for residents of the Mabel, Levi, and Cottonwood communities for most of the 20th century. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994

Getting there

31.3868, -97.1507

Locations are approximate and may be inaccurate, on private land, or otherwise inaccessible. Check before you travel.

Hear it from the road

Whistlestop tells you this story automatically when you drive past. No searching, no tapping, nothing to ask.

Download Whistlestop on the App Store