After a Year of Inactivity, The Roaring Creek Bridge is Back
A devastating flood last year washed away the old Roaring Creek Bridge, which had stood for 75 years.
Last year, the 75 year old bridge over Roaring Creek was washed out during a flood. Since then, the County has been working hard to the bridge fixed.
The bridge cost $700,000 to replace, but thanks to some state and federal funds, the repair went much quicker. The U.S. Department of Transportation donated $400,000, while the state paid for $200,000, and the County paid for the remaining $100,000.
$700,000 in repairs
The repair has been a great relief to Oak Grove residents, many of which work in Midville. The Roaring Creek bridge provided a shortcut to Midville, but without it residents had to drive an extra nine miles. "Traveling all that way has made it very inconvenient for a lot of people. We've had to use a lot of time and gasoline just to make what otherwise would be very short trips. Having this bridge erected quickly is a blessing," said Oak Grove resident Josh Spiva.
The bridge has been open for a few weeks, but the official opening ceremonies are at 11 this morning. Midville Mayor Seth Montana, U.S. Congressman Nancy Draughorn, and U.S. Senator Warren Johns will all be in attendance.
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