Marker Inscription
Constructed in 1919 by the Texas Bridge Company at a cost of $565.00, this Warren Pony truss bridge provided transportation across Red Oak Creek for area residents. Prior to the bridge's construction, the only way for people to cross the creek in this vicinity was by fording the waters, a task which often proved impossible due to bad weather and floods. A once-common bridge type, this structure is representative of early 20th century bridge building technology. It stands as a reminder of early transportation patterns in Ellis County.
About this site
Rutherford's Crossing Bridge is a historical marker in Waxahachie, Ellis County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 300 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4482, -96.7412 near Waxahachie. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smith Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hyde-Prue Cemetery, Andrews Cemetery, and Grady School, Site of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139007144. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
