Eggner's Ferry Bridge

USA / Kentucky / Hardin /
The Eggner Ferry Bridge (also known as Eggner's Ferry Bridge), is a two-lane bridge in that carries US 68 and Kentucky Route 80 across Kentucky Lake. It was built to cross the Tennessee River before Kentucky Lake was planned and opened to traffic on March 25, 1932.

The mainspan of the bridge collapsed after being struck by the cargo vessel MV Delta Mariner on January 26, 2012. There were no reported injuries, and no vehicles were reported to be on the bridge at the time.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggner_Ferry_Bridge
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Coordinates:   36°46'21"N   88°7'13"W

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  • 26 JAN 2012 The Delta Mariner (a cargo ship carrying aviation parts) struck and collapsed part of the main span of this bridge.
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