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Damage assessment begins in Shelby County

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July 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Shelby County Engineer Dan Ahart reports crews are assessing damage today (Tuesday) left behind from the storms on Monday. In a Shelby County Board of Supervisors meeting this (Tuesday) morning, Ahart said two bridges on the eastern side of Shelby County were at their peaks.

“The one bridge over by east of Jacksonville, there is a concrete bridge and then a little wooden bridge about another half mile over the hill, was right to the deck yesterday. It does do that but there was quite a bit of scour there. The water over the road in many places but as the guys talked this morning, now you have the opportunity to go look.”

The engineer said no roads were closed in the county due to the storms. The Shelby County Engineer’s Office did not receive damage however; four vehicles were hit by the hail and caused some dents. Ahart said residents are encouraged to contact his office if you had damage to culverts or the road in your area.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)