Rector Road Bridge
Also known as: Csj 0918-46-141; Local Designation AA0165-001
Why it's listed
Originally built to cross Clear Creek about two and a half miles southeast of Sanger, this steel bridge now serves pedestrians on the campus of John Guyer High School in Denton. It is a five-panel, pinned Pratt through-truss with an 80-foot main span, two short approach spans, a total length of 112 feet and an 11.9-foot-wide deck. Austin Brothers of Dallas built it in 1907-1908 under a county contract; local citizens of Sanger and vicinity donated $1,200 of the $1,664 cost. The Pratt truss was once a common choice for short and medium spans in Texas, and the form describes this bridge as a rare surviving local example in Denton County. It was recognized for its engineering significance. After the county planned to replace it, the bridge was moved roughly 16.7 miles south in 2005. The form states that it keeps its character-defining features and a high degree of integrity in its new setting.
Significance in brief: The bridge is a rare local example in Denton County of a Pratt through-truss, a type once common in the county. It qualifies under Criterion C in the area of Engineering at the local level. It retains its character-defining features and a high degree of integrity after relocation to an appropriate setting.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 03001418, listed January 14, 2004. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 7501 Teasley Ln., Denton |
|---|---|
| County | Denton County |
| Listed | January 14, 2004 |
| Reference number | 03001418 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Period of significance | 1907-1908 |
| Architect / builder | Austin Brothers (Dallas, Texas) |
| Architectural style | Other: Pratt through-truss bridge |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Engineering |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Relocated in 2005 to a high school campus, where it now carries pedestrian traffic. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.33057, -97.14909 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 03001418.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7303215
- This listing as JSON
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