Category Archives: Clear Fork

Curiosity killed the cat: Remains of the bridge over the Clear Fork of the Brazos River at Chrystal Falls in Stephens County TX

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Suzassippi

On my way back to the Triple H Farm outside of Cisco last weekend, I spied these stone piers just a few feet from the bridge over the Clear Fork at Crystal Falls. I stopped, turned around, and drove back … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazos River, Breckenridge, Bridges, Clear Fork, railroad lines, Stephens County, Texas, Throckmorton | Tagged Cisco & Northeastern Railway, Crystal Falls TX | 6 Comments

A bridge to nowhere, or somewhere?

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Suzassippi

I am sometimes reminded that life is like an old bridge. It has structure and form, a path and direction, and varying methods of support, aesthetics, damage, and repairs. In traveling, we may have obstacles in our path, whether overgrown … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazos River, Bridges, Clear Fork, Country Philosophy, Shackelford County, Texas | Tagged CR 179 Shackelford County, obstacles in our path, Suspension bridge over Clear Fork of Brazos River | 16 Comments

Through-truss bridge on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River near Eliasville, Texas

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Suzassippi

This steel girder bridge was built in 1928, spanning the Clear Fork of the Brazos River in Young County. It sits a few miles east of the town of Eliasville. The design is a “pass through truss” and the length … Continue reading →