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Yahoo
06-02-2025
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- Yahoo
FEMA approves $6+ million to replace Washington County bridge
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a $6.8 grant to replace Corby Bridge in Washington County, Tennessee. Corby Bridge spans across the Nolichucky River and was originally built in 1958 near Limestone. The 41-foot bridge was destroyed when Hurricane Helene impacted the region. MORE: FEMA approves $6.2 million to replace Helene-damaged bridge in Greene County FEMA stated its share for the project is $5,135,506 and the nonfederal share is $1,711,835. 'The cost estimate was generated using FEMA's Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data, which uses geospatial and aerial imagery as well as available Federal Highway Administration and State Department of Transportation data,' FEMA said in a news release. 'The scope of work will be updated when the surveys and assessments are completed and a method of repair is selected.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Poga bridges to be restored through $10+ million grant
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A $10.77 million grant was awarded to Carter County to restore two bridges that cross the Elk River in Elizabethton. Tennessee and FEMA approved a grant to restore the two-lane bridges in the Poga community that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The funding comes from FEMA's Public Assistance Program. FEMA's Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data, which relies on geospatial and aerial imagery, and Federal Highway Administration and State Department of Transportation data determined the cost of the grant. The following amounts determined the total, provided by FEMA: FEMA's estimated share for each bridge: $3,504,046 Nonfederal share for each bridge: $1,168,015 Additional amount for each bridge: $1.07 million Nonfederal share for Category B Public Assistance funding: $358,427 FEMA said the bridge replacement projects will meet applicable codes and standards. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
