Old Alton Bridge

The Old Alton Bridge spans across Hickory Creek with its metal framework design connecting Denton and Copper Canyon through a single-lane passage point.

Built in 1884 by the King Bridge Company, this structure served as a vital transportation link for horses, vehicles, and cattle until its closure to traffic in 2001.

The bridge earned the name Goatman's Bridge following reports of supernatural events linked to the 1938 disappearance of a local African American goat farmer.

Now part of the Elm Fork and Pilot Knoll trail system, the bridge offers pedestrians and equestrians a crossing point while attracting photographers and nature enthusiasts.

The structure features detailed iron trusses that demonstrate late 19th-century engineering methods and holds both National Register of Historic Places and Texas Historic Landmark status.

Location: Denton County

Architects: King Bridge Company

Address: In Old Alton Bridge Park, east side of Old Alton Road, south of Teasley Lane (FM 2181)

GPS coordinates: 33.12926,-97.10427

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45