Better Roads Digital Magazine
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Carolyn's Silver Lining F While the section of State Road 7 was closed, traffic was detoured onto Old State Route 7 though Santa Fe, and ended up being a blessing to Carolyn Oakley, owner of a local diner, according to a local television report. rom out of the May 2010 devastation around the town of Santa Fe came a little piece of uplifting news. The Maury County State Route 7 Bridge Project at a Glance Project: Maury County State Route 7 bridge construction. State Route 7 is a south-north route in Maury County from the Alabama state line in Giles County, Tenn., to SR-100 in Hickman County Contractor: Hills Brothers Construction Without the road collapse there never would have been a detour, and that may have been the end to the diner, struggling to keep its owner afloat financially and itself hard hit by floodwaters. But the detour was routed straight past the front of that diner. According to WKRN TV-Nashville, the diner flooded with 20 inches of water and owner Oak- ley had to rip out everything and start all over. Although Oakley thought it was a nightmare at the time, she later considered the flood to be a blessing in disguise. "It's doubled my business," Oakley told News 2. "Thank gosh, because at first I was going paycheck to paycheck to survive, but now it's taken a lot of load off me because busi- ness is so good." Sub-contractor (played a large part in drilled shafts for the bridge): Long Foundation Drilling Road and drainage excavation: 338,580 cubic yards Contract dates: Effective Dec. 27, 2010; completed Nov. 30, 2011 Bridge dimensions: 684.5-foot-long, 62-foot-wide, three- lane, five-span Concrete used: 2,257 cubic yards consisting of Class A, D and S concrete Steel reinforcement: 547,592 pounds used Go to our digital issue at www.betterroads.com for a picture gallery of the landslide and the replacement bridge. EASY TO USE. Handle effort has been reduced by up to 20% without compromising flow and speed, while the unique handle with the 'Power Push' grip reduces strain and fatigue. The vent free reservoir eliminates spills and performance problems. The quick grip handle allows easy transport and the top fill oil cap simplifies filling. SAFE TO OPERATE. Safety is always top-of-mind in any Enerpac design. The reservoir has an integral over-pressurization device to protect both the operator and the pump, while the vent-free reservoir prevents unsafe spills. Its wider footprint improves stability to help prevent tipping. VISIT ENERPAC.COM/ULTIMA TO LEARN MORE Write 145 on Reader Service Card EnerPac_BR0212.indd 1 Better Roads February 2012 41 1/24/12 9:18 PM STAYS ON THE JOB LONGER. All-steel construction ensures a lifetime of use. The enhanced chrome plated plunger and wiper system prevent contamination and reduce wear. Experience the new Enerpac hand pump. Maximum performance in a safe, easy-to-use product that keeps you working. POWERFUL SOLUTIONS. GLOBAL FORCE.