Stewarts Ferry bridge remains under structural review with state; county says it is awaiting state action

At the May 1 meeting the Wilson County Road Commission received an update that the bridge on Stewarts Ferry Road is under structural review by state authorities.

A commission member told colleagues the county's ability to act is limited until the state completes its structural review. "My hand is tied. I'm waiting on my state," the staff member said, explaining weekly follow-up calls to state offices and that structural review processes can take six months to a year.

Commissioners described the assessment as a substantial job that could be expensive and time-consuming if remediation is required. No county-funded repairs or immediate field work were authorized at the meeting; staff said they will continue to press state offices for action and report back to the commission.

Commissioners emphasized the importance of following state direction on portions of the roadway or bridge that the state maintains and said they would discuss legal or procedural options with county counsel if needed. The commission did not set a formal deadline but said the matter remains open while awaiting the state's structural assessment.