The recent high flood waters did some serious damage on the south abutment of the lower bridge and may have compromised its ability to support heavy loads. The problem is compounded by trees in the creek and blockage underneath the bridge that is keeping the water level high. So we can ascertain its condition more clearly we need to have several people with waders to clear the blockage and remove the trees in the creek. Then we intend to move a large rock with John's backhoe closer to the bank and add basket-ball sized rocks in the area to divert the stream away from the back of the abutment. We will collect the rocks from the east slope of the parking lot and adjacent areas and using a small trailer move them to the creek.
This will allow us to more clearly evaluate the situation. Until we have completed this work, please refrain from having large loads delivered or having heavy equipment moved over the bridge.
We could use three or four people to assist with this work in addition to the two or more needed to remove the debris in the creek. We have also scheduled chipping for Saturday so if you have dragged wood down to the road, please plan on assisting in that effort. We will meet in the parking lot about 9:00 am to determine how to best distribute the manpower. If you missed the work day and still want to have the $25 credit this is a good time to step up and help. Thanks for what you can do.
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