The Bridge Over Roaring Creek returns!

Last year's flood destroyed the 75 year old bridge over Roaring Creek. Since the loss of the bridge the County has been working on getting it fixed for people who relied on the bridge. The cost of the bridge was $700,000.00, the county had to pay $100,000; the state $200,000; and the U.S. Department of Transportation paid the most with $400,000. The freak destruction of the bridge became a big inconvenience to many of the people who used it everyday. Oak Grove resident, Josh Spiva commented, "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 so quickly is a blessing." After a full year of having no bridge; The bridge was officially opened this morning, at a 11 a.m. during a ceremony. The ceremony included guests such as Midville Major Seth Montana, U.S. Congressman Nancy Draughorn, and United States Senator Warren Johns.