Near Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rutherford's Crossing Bridge
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2024
1. Rutherford's Crossing Bridge Marker
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.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7144.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 32° 26.898′ N, 96° 44.47′ W. Marker is near Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on Rutherford Road ¼ mile south of Farrar Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 262 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Smith Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Site of Grady School (approx. one mile away); Rockett Christian Church (approx. 2 miles away); Graves Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bell's Chapel Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Harkey-Payne House (approx. 4.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Palmer (approx. 4.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Palmer (approx. 4.4 miles away).
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3. Rutherford's Crossing Bridge
The marker is behind the Weight Limits sign.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2024
4. Rutherford's Crossing Bridge Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2024
5. Rutherford's Crossing Bridge
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2024
6. Rutherford's Crossing Bridge
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 4, 2026
7. Rutherford's Crossing Bridge and Marker
The marker is at far left, covered by trees.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
