Mueller Bridge

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Mueller Bridge
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Mueller Bridge in 2016
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Mueller Bridge
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Mueller Bridge
Nearest city La Vernia, Texas
Coordinates 29°21′11″N98°4′28″W / 29.35306°N 98.07444°W / 29.35306; -98.07444 Coordinates: 29°21′11″N98°4′28″W / 29.35306°N 98.07444°W / 29.35306; -98.07444
Arealess than one acre
Built1915
Built by Alamo Construction Co.
Architectural style Warren polygonal chord truss
MPS Historic Bridges of Texas MPS
NRHP reference No. 07001094 [1]
RTHL No. 13258
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 16, 2007
Designated RTHL2004

The Mueller Bridge near La Vernia, Texas, also known as Bridge at McAlister Crossing, is a Warren polygonal chord truss bridge that was built in 1915. It was built by the Alamo Construction Co. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Graczyk, Michael (May 9, 2008). "Texas state historical markers disappearing". Plainview Daily Herald. Associated Press. Retrieved 29 January 2017.

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