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Bridge washed out... (Original Post) NurseJackie Aug 2021 OP
TY empedocles Aug 2021 #1
Don't tell me what to do, you sheep IronLionZion Aug 2021 #2
Perfect malaise Aug 2021 #3
Perfect malaise Aug 2021 #4
Oops... wyn borkins Aug 2021 #5
We had a major wash out across four lanes. littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #8
But really........ MyOwnPeace Aug 2021 #6
OMG, is that a real sign? calimary Aug 2021 #7
I doubt that it's real... but it's real-funny! NurseJackie Aug 2021 #9

wyn borkins

(1,109 posts)
5. Oops...
Wed Aug 18, 2021, 11:08 AM
Aug 2021

Just the other day, we technically-engineered and then expensively-built this concrete-and-steel bridge over a teeny-tiny rambling creek...

Now say hello to 'Mother Nature'

littlemissmartypants

(22,632 posts)
8. We had a major wash out across four lanes.
Wed Aug 18, 2021, 12:37 PM
Aug 2021

The highway had been built on top of the filled, regraded creek. The wash out happened when our last hurricane came through, I can't remember if it was Florence or Michael. The was no reliable and safe way to get to and from town.

Anyway, it was a major problem when the creek became a significant waterway. I was so happy to see they gave Mother Nature her way and built a very nice double bridge over the water which is now big enough to motor fishing boats through. The force of water is often underestimated. ❤

MyOwnPeace

(16,926 posts)
6. But really........
Wed Aug 18, 2021, 11:58 AM
Aug 2021

you DO realize that some of 'them' wouldn't even get it, right? And isn't THAT sad.........

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