The report explains the collapse of the northbound U.S. Route 51 bridge spans over the Hatchie River, near Covington, Tennessee, on April 1, 1989. The safety issues discussed in the report are the inspection procedures and the inspection report review procedures of the Tennessee Department of Transportation; bridge maintenance guidelines; overweight vehicle permit procedures; and Federal guidelines and standards for highway bridge inspection.
Highway Accident Report - Collapse of the Northbound U.S. Route 51 Bridge Spans Over the Hatchie River Near Covington, Tennessee, April 1, 1989
1990
90 pages
Report
No indication
English
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