100-Plus Kentucky Bridges Deteriorating, Could Collapse

[A Little Weird]

Federal records show that more than 100 bridges in Kentucky have advanced deterioration and are at risk of collapsing. The head of the state's transportation agency blames the situation largely on more and heavier traffic than existed when the bridges were built.

According to the most recently available federal government data, on a national basis, 65,605 bridges fall into the category of "structurally deficient." More than 20,800 are considered "fracture critical."

http://www.lex18.com/news/100-plus-kentucky-bridges-deteriorating-could-collapse/

I really do wish our "representatives" would focus a little more time on fixing this and a little less time trying to repeal Obamacare.

[Eleanors38]

1. Old continuous truss type pictured. Have a heavily used

and narrow one in Austin, most seem to be even more hideous-looking railroad bridges.

[A Little Weird]

4. Bridges can be beautiful

There are a lot of hideous bridges out there, but there are others that are truly beautiful. I'm not delusional enough to think the current clowns will go for architectural wonders. But I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for them to be safe!

[xfundy]

2. Two days of war funding

should be able to take care of the problem. OK, maybe three.

[A Little Weird]

5. Too true!

The waste from the last decade of war is heart-breaking.

[BlueToTheBone]

3. Good Job Turtle Chin McConnell.

Your state is falling into the dirt.

[A Little Weird]

6. I am hoping and praying that we can finally get rid of him with this election!

But even as unpopular as he is, I fear he will be tough to beat. Too many people just vote for whoever has the R after their name.

[pansypoo53219]

7. teafucks say BOOTSTRAPS. KY needs bootstraps!

[TheDeputy]

8. A sad situation.

Kentucky is gorgeous. Needs bridges now!

[theHandpuppet]

9. They have other priorities so much more pressing

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023147631