Bridge damaged after being hit by a barge
- Title
- Bridge damaged after being hit by a barge
- Description
- Officials are beginning a probe today to determine the responsible party involved in hitting the bridge center span. The bridge, the William B. Umstead, connects Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks by a three mile, two lane span. The structure was damaged toward the top of the highway area, and pilings underneath were almost completely destroyed. Officials said the bridge will be closed for up to 60 days.
- Date
- November 08, 1982
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- photographs
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- Local Identifier
- 741.45.f
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- Subject(s)
- Barges--Accidents--North Carolina--Manns Harbor
- Bridges--Accidents--North Carolina--Manns Harbor
- Bridges--Maintenance and repair--North Carolina--Manns Harbor
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- Location of Original
- East Carolina Manuscript Collection
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Bridge damaged after being hit by a barge
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Transportation
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Daily Reflector Images
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Transportation: Auto
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Transportation: Water
- Location of Original
- Daily Reflector Negative Collection from the East Carolina Manuscript Collection
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