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'''Eggner's Ferry Bridge''' is a two-lane ] in ] and ] in the ] of ]. The bridge carries ] and ] across ]. '''Eggner's Ferry Bridge''' was a two-lane ] in ] and ] in the ] of ]. The bridge carries ] and ] across ].


==History==
The bridge opened on March 25, 1932, before the lake was flooded. On July 10, 1943, officials shut the bridge down for five months to build new ] and raise the structure to make room for Kentucky Lake. A ] was established to cross the ] while the bridge was closed. The bridge opened on March 25, 1932, before the lake was flooded. On July 10, 1943, officials shut the bridge down for five months to build new ] and raise the structure to make room for Kentucky Lake. A ] was established to cross the ] while the bridge was closed.


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The bridge, plus a sister bridge that crosses nearby ], is now slated to be replaced by a tied-arch bridge with four traffic lanes plus a sidewalk and bike path. Construction of the new bridges is currently scheduled to start in 2011 as part of an upgrade to the existing 68/80 corridor. The project is expected to be completed in late 2017.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://kytcnewsroom.ky.gov/news/7_14_09%20lakes%20bridges.htm |title=Governor Beshear unveils design for US 68 lakes bridges |publisher=] |date=2009-07-14 |accessdate=2009-12-29}}</ref> The bridge, plus a sister bridge that crosses nearby ], is now slated to be replaced by a tied-arch bridge with four traffic lanes plus a sidewalk and bike path. Construction of the new bridges is currently scheduled to start in 2011 as part of an upgrade to the existing 68/80 corridor. The project is expected to be completed in late 2017.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://kytcnewsroom.ky.gov/news/7_14_09%20lakes%20bridges.htm |title=Governor Beshear unveils design for US 68 lakes bridges |publisher=] |date=2009-07-14 |accessdate=2009-12-29}}</ref>


As of January 26, 2011, it was confirmed that a barge that had struck the bridge. The bridge then collapsed. <ref> {{cite press release|url=http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Eggner-Ferry-Bridge-collapses-after-barge-strike-138171574.html?clmob=y|title=Eggner Ferry Bridge collapses after tow boat strike |publisher=Local 6 WPSD |date=2012-01-26 |accessdate=2012-01-26}}</ref> As of January 26, 2011, it was confirmed that a barge that had struck the bridge. The bridge then collapsed. <ref> {{cite press release|url=http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Eggner-Ferry-Bridge-collapses-after-barge-strike-138171574.html?clmob=y|title=Eggner Ferry Bridge collapses after tow boat strike |publisher=Local 6 WPSD |date=2012-01-26 |accessdate=2012-01-26}}</ref><ref> ]</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Eggner's Ferry Bridge was a two-lane bridge in Trigg and Marshall County in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The bridge carries US 68 and Kentucky Route 80 across Kentucky Lake.

History

The bridge opened on March 25, 1932, before the lake was flooded. On July 10, 1943, officials shut the bridge down for five months to build new pilings and raise the structure to make room for Kentucky Lake. A ferry was established to cross the Tennessee River while the bridge was closed.

A photo exists from the ribbon cutting ceremony after the bridge was raised in 1943-44. Pictured in the middle is Kentucky Governor Simeon S. Willis.

The bridge, plus a sister bridge that crosses nearby Lake Barkley, is now slated to be replaced by a tied-arch bridge with four traffic lanes plus a sidewalk and bike path. Construction of the new bridges is currently scheduled to start in 2011 as part of an upgrade to the existing 68/80 corridor. The project is expected to be completed in late 2017.

As of January 26, 2011, it was confirmed that a barge that had struck the bridge. The bridge then collapsed.

References

  1. http://www.explorekentuckylake.com/lakesarea/history/eggnersferry.htm
  2. "Governor Beshear unveils design for US 68 lakes bridges" (Press release). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2009-07-14. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
  3. "Eggner Ferry Bridge collapses after tow boat strike" (Press release). Local 6 WPSD. 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  4. Eggners Ferry Bridge collapses WAVE-TV

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