saying goodbye ~~ so long, charming little one-lane bridge
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The work continues on the bridge to alpine.
Below are two pics that show the progress.
You know, I got to wondering why the state would pay to change that bridge. There was always something charming about driving over a one lane bridge to get home. Kinda made you remember why you left the big city for the country. And let's not forget... this is the country.
I can't remember a single time I had to sit there and wait for all the vehicles to come through causing me such an inconvenience. Shoot, I even had a chance to wave to folks when they let me through in front of them. Wait a minute... there was the time there was a traffic jam on alpine lake road. But that was because a few cows got out of the farm down the road.
Anyway, it's a shame to see the old bridge go away. Maybe I'll forget all about it when I can zoom right across the creek and get to my doorstep 10 seconds faster. Now... I have to figure out what I'm going to do with those extra 10 seconds. And the state department? Guess they figured it would be better to replace a bridge than put that money into the schools or something really important.
Here's to you old bridge ~~ it was fun knowing you!
Below are two pics that show the progress.
You know, I got to wondering why the state would pay to change that bridge. There was always something charming about driving over a one lane bridge to get home. Kinda made you remember why you left the big city for the country. And let's not forget... this is the country.
I can't remember a single time I had to sit there and wait for all the vehicles to come through causing me such an inconvenience. Shoot, I even had a chance to wave to folks when they let me through in front of them. Wait a minute... there was the time there was a traffic jam on alpine lake road. But that was because a few cows got out of the farm down the road.
Anyway, it's a shame to see the old bridge go away. Maybe I'll forget all about it when I can zoom right across the creek and get to my doorstep 10 seconds faster. Now... I have to figure out what I'm going to do with those extra 10 seconds. And the state department? Guess they figured it would be better to replace a bridge than put that money into the schools or something really important.
Here's to you old bridge ~~ it was fun knowing you!
AHHHHHH sentament. Really, the old bridge had spots that one could almost see the water underneath. It needed repair and I should think that state standards require a two lane bridge now days. Remember, AL housing has increased along with heavy equipment traffic to build our homes.
With that 10 seconds, I may make my tee time on time so the Pro Shop won't get mad at me (joke).
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Great point of view Diana. Here's another one--- that one lane bridge slowed folks down. Now people will just fly by Jim's house. And you all know how much we hate people speeding by our house!!!
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Diana I agree the one lane added to the country feeling, also kept the speeders at bay. k
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MAN, taking our detour the other day a speeder came right at me, on my side of the road, around one of those curves. Almost cashed in my chips
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I was talking to the folks working on the bridge... seems like it may take longer to finish than expected.
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Did anyone think they would finish a new bridge on time? This reminds me...the other day I was taking a shovel back to Ace Hardware which I broke digging in the rocky ground of Alpine. The girl at the checkout asked me if I worked for the State. I said no...why do you ask? She said, "I thought you might have been leaning on your shovel"...pretty funny...she laughed and said she was just kidding. I always thought the published completion date of 2-3 weeks was a bit of a stretch!
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This was posted on another story about shortcuts. If you're headed to Deep Creek, you can get there this way...
*Take Cranesville RD past the Rigger farm
*Make the sharp U-turn on Cranesville
*Make right on Sang Run RD to the 'Y'
*Make right on Marsh Hill RD to Wisp
If anyone else knows different, PLEEZ let us know!!
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BTW, I heard yesterday that the bridge won't be til ready Sept. 1. I hope it's not true, but that's the word on the street.
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Thanks Diana, we will give this a try.
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Hey folks.... just heard the bridge won't be ready for another week. If you are headed this way today, be prepared to take the detour.
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