Possum Kingdom Stone Arch Bridge
The Possum Kingdom Stone Arch Bridge, the longest stone arch bridge in Texas, continues the legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policy.

📜 18-span stone arch bridge over the Brazos River, below Morris Sheppard Dam. It is the longest stone arch bridge in Texas (433 feet), built by WPA workers from 1940-1942 as part of the New Deal.

Why Go

🌉 Longest stone arch bridge in Texas (433 ft)
🏛️ Historical significance as a New Deal (WPA) project from 1940-1942 ⛏️ Features fine craftsmanship with local limestone
💪 Engineered to withstand floodwaters
🏞️ Offers scenic views of the Brazos River and Possum Kingdom Dam area

Tips

🗺️ From Graford, take TX-254 W for 7 miles, then turn left (south) onto TX-16 for 5.5 miles.
🅿️ Roadside parking is available along State Highway 16.

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