Texas – Last week, the old bridge over Wright Patman Lake on State Highway 8 near Maud was demolished in a controlled blast, leaving the newly completed span standing.
This marks the completion of a major improvement project aimed at enhancing safety and water flow in the area.
Crews replaced two smaller bridges crossing the Sulfur River between Bowie and Cass County with one long bridge. The new structure is designed to increase water flow and improve safety for drivers.
“The old bridges, which were built in the late 1950s, have been replaced by one long structure,” said Rebecca Wells, chief engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Atlanta District.
“We’re so proud of this new bridge that is longer, taller, and wider than the former bridges.”
The new bridge spans 44 feet in width, featuring two 12-foot travel lanes with 10-foot shoulders on each side, compared to the 26-foot width of the old bridges.
