09-23-2009 Roy B. Inks Bridge

The tick-marks visible on the pier designate a measurement of 4o feet. On June 14, 1935 the Llano crested at 42 feet sweeping away the previously existing bridge. Standing at the base looking up, it is hard to imagine such a deluge!

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The story of THE FLOOD

More information about the Llano River Bridge

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~ by myVelleity on September 23, 2009.

Posted in historical, landscape, travel, water, weekend
Tags: hill country, history, interesting, light, Llano River Bridge, naturephoto, rain, river, rock, travel, water, weekendville

8 Responses to “09-23-2009 Roy B. Inks Bridge”

wonderfully warm shots.

Robin said this on September 23, 2009 at 08:51 | Reply
A fine series that is at once very informative and fine example of picture making.
Well done.

don said this on September 23, 2009 at 09:39 | Reply
That is amazing set, Scott ! So many interesting things to see !

MARIANA said this on September 23, 2009 at 11:08 | Reply
nice set. didn’t take them too long to rebuild the bridge.

Otto K. said this on September 23, 2009 at 18:54 | Reply
Interesting story and a beautiful series. It must have been a quite impressive scene in 1935 when the bridge was being washed away!

pernilla said this on September 24, 2009 at 13:06 | Reply
- If you click on “more info” above, you can read about how difficult it was before and after the flood…
  
  myvelleities said this on September 24, 2009 at 14:02 | Reply
That’s one gorgeous sunrise. Cool series.

Robert said this on September 24, 2009 at 23:22 | Reply
beautiful waterfall shots

yz said this on February 8, 2010 at 02:18 | Reply