Truck's load hits I-26 overpass

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  1. rubbergearsnextyear

    rubbergearsnextyear Heavy Load Member

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    Baack and Beechvtail Thank this.
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  3. cherokeechief

    cherokeechief Light Load Member

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    the article states the manditory hight is 16' but the sign said 15'4". there is a possibility that the driver did not measure the hieght of the load. or they haev repaved the road and never remeasured the clearance.
     
  4. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    I've seen that in many places...they re-pave the road, raising the road bed by a couple of inches, but neglect to change measurements on the signs. :biggrin_25516:
     
  5. rubbergearsnextyear

    rubbergearsnextyear Heavy Load Member

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    I'd say the driver neglected to measure or wasn't paying attention IMO. As we all know, all overpasses on US Interstates are not at least 16' in clearance. I've lived in this area all my life and they haven't repaved that stretch in quite some time. Also, bridge collisions are rare here but if you're driving through Columbia, be very careful on the ramps because rollovers happen all the time ESPECIALLY around the 26/20 "malfunction junction" area.
     
  6. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Oh yes...this was a recent treat for me in LA.

    Made a right hand turn onto the "business" route. Saw the 13'6" clearance ahead sign. Proceeded all the way to the NEW sign posted ON the bridge. 13'3"

    And a fresh patch of new asphalt, under the bridge :biggrin_25510:
     
  7. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    Hi, i dont think , well im not paid too think drive till you get it there, probly wat happen too him, but yes i had my share , my trick if on interstate would stop, flip 4 ways on, and go slow is the key word here, stop just in front of it, if say a tad too high , drop the air bags en skimmy thru, i had a smokey follow me thru the underpass as i did this, after i got thru he pulled me over, i just said fook he gonna me a ticket i just know it, ,hes comes up too my right window , jumps up and say son that was some mighty fine driving back there , you ok , i said yes ,i though you were gonna give me a ticket, nope just wanted to chat ,that made my day,but then when i did jb hunt for awhile they stuck me in chicago for 7 months that were you learn all about underpasses en tricks, Everett. :biggrin_255:
     
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