Roy B. Inks Bridge -- TX SH 71/16, Llano TX
N 30° 45.205 W 098° 40.547
14R E 531031 N 3402320
The Roy B. Inks truss bridge carries modern Texas State highways 71 and 16 over the Llano River, connecting the two halves of this picturesque Texas town.
Waymark Code: WMQRNY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2016
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This through-truss bridge was built in 1936 to carry Texas State highway 29 across the Llano River, which divides the beautiful Hill Country town of Llano, Texas.
From Bridgehunter.com: (
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"This classic 4-span Parker truss has become one of the icons of the town of Llano, Texas. They love their bridge, which ties the two halves of the town together across the Llano River, as it carries Texas Highways 16 and 71 across the river.
In its 2006 rehabilitation, a new east side walkway was added, which was wider than the original west side walkway, as required for modern pedestrian crossings. The old west walkway was left as is, and the new east side walkway was built to be a replica, including the lattice railing, and use of round-head bolts that look like the rivets of the original.
Overview
Through truss bridge over Llano River on TX 16 and TX 71 in Llano
Location
Llano, Llano County, Texas
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1936 by the Austin Bridge Co.; rehabilitated 2006
Builder
- Austin Bridge Co. of Austin, Texas
Design
Four-Span Parker Through Truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 198.2 ft.
Total length: 876.0 ft.
Deck width: 24.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 14.2 ft.
Recognition
Listed as a contributing resource to the Llano County Courthouse Historic District
Also called
Old Texas Hwy 29 Bridge
Llano River Bridge"