A historic Texas bridge carries more than just foot traffic—it bears the weight of a vengeful spirit and whispers of a past soaked in fear. 🌐 #News #DentonTX #Texas #WeirdNews
DENTON, TX — The Old Alton Bridge, a rusty iron relic linking Denton and Copper Canyon, stands today as a scenic Texas trail spot—but its tranquil appearance masks a horrifying backstory. Locals call it Goatman’s Bridge and what really happened there is far more disturbing than most ghost tales.
Originally built in 1884 by the King Iron Bridge Manufacturing Company, the bridge once echoed with the sounds of hooves and early automobiles. It carried travelers across Hickory Creek near the forgotten town of Alton, the former seat of Denton County in the mid-1800s. But after more than a century of use, the bridge was closed to vehicles in 2001, replaced by a modern crossing that rerouted traffic and straightened dangerous curves.
Once a Passage, Now a Portal
Freed from daily vehicle use, Old Alton Bridge found new life as a scenic connector between two popular trails: the Elm Fork and Pilot Knoll routes. Nature lovers and photographers now flock to its weathered beams, snapping shots where wagons once rolled. Its significance was officially recognized in 1988 when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places…