County closes Newport Road bridge

  • Fannin County was forced to close this bridge on Newport Road last Thursday after an inspection found it to be deficient. A bridge specialist was to be at the site Tuesday, October 19, to determine the best way to fix the structure.
    Fannin County was forced to close this bridge on Newport Road last Thursday after an inspection found it to be deficient. A bridge specialist was to be at the site Tuesday, October 19, to determine the best way to fix the structure.
Fannin County officials closed a bridge last week after a state inspection discovered deficiencies in the structure. The bridge on Newport Road was closed Thursday afternoon, October 14, soon after…

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