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more barges loose - another one hit the old bridge
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:13 pm
from DOTD:
"DOTD is closing the LA 190 bridge for inspections after it was struck by at least one barge a short while ago. MOHSEP says four grain barges are taking on water after coming loose from a tug in the river."
"DOTD is closing the LA 190 bridge for inspections after it was struck by at least one barge a short while ago. MOHSEP says four grain barges are taking on water after coming loose from a tug in the river."
This post was edited on 5/20/11 at 2:31 pm
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Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:20 pm to rhapsdy
quote:
more barges lose
So the barges lost?
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:30 pm to Wiggles
hahahah ok ok so I type quick and didn't check my spelling. :)
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:32 pm to rhapsdy
UPDATE: EBRSO has just reported the LA 190 bridge is back open in all directions after inspections determined a barge hitting it did no damage.
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:40 pm to rhapsdy
what the hell kind of inspection lasts for 4 minutes? 
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:42 pm to Chad504boy
I was wondering that myself!
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:45 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
what the hell kind of inspection lasts for 4 minutes?
We are talking Louisiana government right?
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:46 pm to Chad504boy
quote:Did dat bridge fall down? No? I guess it's OK, then.
what the hell kind of inspection lasts for 4 minutes?
Posted on 5/20/11 at 2:48 pm to GOP_Tiger
Five barges loose, Three grain barges sunk, fate of the other two unknown. Struck a barge carrying sulfuric acid.
This post was edited on 5/20/11 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 5/20/11 at 3:59 pm to rhapsdy
If people only knew how many times barges hit the 190 Bridge........ 
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:15 pm to LSUDad
thats one strong arse bridge
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:20 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
what the hell kind of inspection lasts for 4 minutes?
so it takes three days to move a wrecked semi off of travel lanes but they can inspect an entire bridge for damage in 4 minutes?
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:28 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
quote:
thats one strong arse bridge
Yep, I would hear of the call, boats would come up to knock barges back into the center of the river, shielding the docks, other barges, casinos, etc. Any barges taking on water, were run aground to keep from sinking in the river.
I remember one time a small tow (2 barges) hit a docked crude ship....
Then a ship loaded with Jet fuel lost all power....
Kind of miss those days.....
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:36 pm to LSUDad
Email from earlier:
LMR Closed to Vessel Traffic from River MM 232 to Mile 237
Fellow FSO Workgroup Members (MSOC Port of South Louisiana),
The Mississippi River has been closed from Mile 232 to Mile 237 due to an allision involving two barge tows. One tow was transporting sulfuric acid, and the other was transporting grain. VTS is reporting that three barges carrying grain sank, but the barge containing sulfuric acid is not leaking at this time.
LMR Closed to Vessel Traffic from River MM 232 to Mile 237
Fellow FSO Workgroup Members (MSOC Port of South Louisiana),
The Mississippi River has been closed from Mile 232 to Mile 237 due to an allision involving two barge tows. One tow was transporting sulfuric acid, and the other was transporting grain. VTS is reporting that three barges carrying grain sank, but the barge containing sulfuric acid is not leaking at this time.
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:42 pm to TheWiz
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:47 pm to LSUDad
LSUDad, have question for you on Outdoor Board in the Livingston Parish Waterway Closure thread
thx
thx
Posted on 5/20/11 at 4:50 pm to Lloyd Christmas
quote:
LSUDad, have question for you on Outdoor Board in the Livingston Parish Waterway Closure thread
Heading that way.....
Posted on 5/20/11 at 5:04 pm to LSUDad
A little bit before my time Dad. I'm only 27
Posted on 5/20/11 at 5:06 pm to TheWiz
quote:
A little bit before my time Dad. I'm only 27
Having spent most of my life on the river and waterways, its hard to forget some of these things.
Posted on 5/20/11 at 5:14 pm to LSUDad
I've spent nearly all 27 around the river in one way or another.
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