Runnels County

Ballinger, Texas'
Bridges & Crossings

Former Railroad Bridge Over Elm Creek ›
Railroad Bridge over Colorado River ›
Wagon Bridge over Colorado River ›
Park Street Bridge ›
CR356 Low Water Crossing ›

by Barclay Gibson

Ballinger, Texas

Former Railroad Bridge Over Elm Creek

"My research of the old bridge pilings discovered that they were for a former railroad track over the Elm Creek just north of Ballinger. The CD Map I use shows this rail line but even Google shows no trace left of it. No idea as to how long ago it was removed." - Barclay Gibson

Ballinger Tx - Former Railroad Bridge Over Elm Creek

Former Railroad Bridge Over Elm Creek
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2007

Ballinger, Texas

Railroad Bridge over Colorado River

"The railroad bridge in Ballinger over the Colorado just south of town." - Barclay Gibson

Ballinger TX - Railroad Bridge over Colorado River

Railroad Bridge over Colorado River, Ballinger, Texas
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2007

Ballinger TX - Railroad Bridge over Colorado River, collage

Railroad Bridge over Colorado River
Collage by Barclay Gibson

Railroad Bridge over Colorado River, Ballinger, Texas
Postcard courtesy Will Beauchamp

Ballinger TX - Runnels County Colorado River Wagon Bridge

Colorado River Wagon Bridge west of Ballinger
Courtesy Dan Whatley Collection

Ballinger, Texas

Park Street Bridge

"An early 1950's bridge. Note the step incline." - Barclay Gibson

Park Street Bridge
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2007

Ballinger, Texas

CR356 Low Water Crossing

"A low water crossing on CR356. It appears that this is the normal level for the crossing." - Barclay Gibson

CR356 Low Water Crossing
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2007

CR356 Low Water Crossing
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2007

CR356 Low Water Crossing
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2007

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