Engineers are still working to figure-out what caused a ship to crash into the Eggner Ferry Bridge. Trigg County, Ky.
Trigg County, Ky.TRIGG COUNTY, Ky.- Engineers are still working to figure-out what caused a ship to crash into the Eggner Ferry Bridge, all the while assessing exactly how much damage was done.
Saturday, dive-teams were preparing to place sensors on the pier that will allow them to determine whether the remaining portions of the bridge are structurally sound.
The eastern portion of the bridge is the main concern. Sensors will help indicate if it's likely to collapse.
All the information will be used to determine if temporary fixes can be made or if the whole bridge simply has to be replaced. It's a headache for those in the area who now have to add at least 30 minutes to their trip as a detour. Drivers are advised to use Interstate 24. "The Trace" is open to motorists, but is closed to commercial vehicles.
Friday, NewsChannel 5 spoke with Robert and Debbie Parker, the first travelers to venture over the damaged bridge; and, lucky for them, avert a crisis.
"My wish was: I want to be here to see my grand baby and live for my children," said eyewitness Debbie Parker.
Lucky for the Parkers, they knew something wasn't right and Robert slammed-on the brakes.
