County engineers flag Bridge 39 abutment deterioration; state could close bridge in 30 days

Sep 2, 2025

Highway Superintendent Matt Herndon told Warren County commissioners that sandstone beneath Bridge 39’s abutment is failing and the east side is ‘coming apart,’ warning the state could mandate closure within 30 days if stabilization work is not completed.

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Highway Superintendent Matt Herndon told Warren County commissioners on Sept. 2 that Bridge 39 has a failing abutment and requires immediate stabilization work to avoid a state-ordered closure.

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