Eggner's Ferry Bridge Hit By a Barge and Partially Collapsed

[crappiepappy]

Maybe they'll dump the section of the bridge that came off in the lake. Artificial reef.

Don't think so ... who'd want a jumbled mess of rusting metal & blacktop to fish around ??

My best guess is, since the company that owns the boat is cleaning up the mess ... they're going to salvage that metal to recoup some $$ to pay for the damages & lost shipping time. (if they're allowed to) Otherwise, the state would probably get the salvage $$.

... pappy

[09Z7SC]

Don't think so ... who'd want a jumbled mess of rusting metal & blacktop to fish around ??

My best guess is, since the company that owns the boat is cleaning up the mess ... they're going to salvage that metal to recoup some $$ to pay for the damages & lost shipping time. (if they're allowed to) Otherwise, the state would probably get the salvage $$.

... pappy

That stuff would pose a potential environmental hazard as well.

[crappiepappy]

ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW EGGNER'S FERRY BRIDGE COLLAPSE ~ On Sat., Feb. 4, from 9am to 1pm only, LBL will provide the public and media with a one-time opportunity to view the partial collapse of the Eggner's Ferry Bridge, across Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River, caused from being struck by a large cargo ship. US68/KY80 west from Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway (Woodlands Trace, formerly The Trace) to the bridge will be temporarily opened to traffic. Visitors will be directed to park at the Fenton Camping Area and Boat Ramp, and will be allowed to walk in designated areas only to view the bridge. Be advised that there will be a ¼ mile walk from the parking area to the bridge viewing area. This is the only time traffic will be allowed west on US68/KY80 past Woodlands Trace. For public safety, this entire area, including the Fenton Boat Ramp and Camping Area, is completely closed to all vehicle, boat, and pedestrian traffic until further notice. In the future, visitors ignoring road closures or U.S. Coast Guard restrictions on Kentucky Lake will be cited.



URGENT TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ All Land Between The Lakes' (LBL) offices and most facilities normally open at this time of year remain open, including Golden Pond Visitor Center, Energy Lake Campground, Wranglers Campground, other backcountry camping areas, trails, and picnic areas. On Jan. 26, 2012, a span of the Eggner Ferry Bridge over Kentucky lake, on the west side of LBL collapsed after being struck by a large cargo ship. LBL's Fenton Campground and Boat Ramp, located near this bridge, are closed until further notice to allow workers access to the incident. The Eggner Ferry Bridge and US Hwy 68/KY80 from Woodlands Trace Overpass to the bridge are closed. The Coast Guard has closed Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee River to recreation boating from mile marker 41 to 43 on either side of the bridge.

(just throwing this in, since it applies to this topic)

... pappy

[smashdn]

That stuff would pose a potential environmental hazard as well.

Not any more than what it was standing.

[artcarney_agr]

Don't think so ... who'd want a jumbled mess of rusting metal & blacktop to fish around ??

My best guess is, since the company that owns the boat is cleaning up the mess ... they're going to salvage that metal to recoup some $$ to pay for the damages & lost shipping time. (if they're allowed to) Otherwise, the state would probably get the salvage $$.

... pappy

Bridges like that are underwater already in Ky Lake and others as well across the country.

I can't imagine there would be much money in the scrap....the amount of labor and expenses involved with recovery and cutting it all down to workable sizes will be quite large.