Cocke County Awarded $7.89 Million to Replace Conway Bridge
Cocke County Awarded $7.89 Million to Replace Conway Bridge The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $7.89 million to replace Cocke County’s Conway Bridge, which crosses the Nolichuky River and was destroyed when floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. Funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program covers eligible costs to replace the 414 foot-long concrete bridge built in 1924, using best construction practices and codes and standards set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. FEMA’s share for this project is $5,919,427; the nonfederal share is $1,973,142. Federal funding for the