Bridge damaged after being hit by a barge

Date: Nov. 08 1982 | Identifier: 741.45.f
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. more...
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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.
Creator(s)
Forrest, J. Thomas
Contributor(s)
Daily Reflector (Greenville, N.C.)
Date
November 08, 1982
Call Number
741.45.f
Additional Resources
Collection(s)
The Daily Reflector Image Collection
Transportation
- Water
- Auto

Subject(s)
Bridges--Accidents--North Carolina--Manns Harbor
Barges--Accidents--North Carolina--Manns Harbor
Bridges--Maintenance and repair--North Carolina--Manns Harbor

Finding Aid
Daily Reflector Negative Collection

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Location (spatial)
United States--North Carolina--Dare County (N.C.)--Manns Harbor (N.C.)
Type
still image
Medium
photographs
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Persistent URL
http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/15221

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