Name:   Blue Creek - Subject:   Comment on "Hwy 49 Bridge (Blue Creek Bridge)" Date:   7/18/2016 4:25:44 PM

I have a 21 ft Caravelle deck boat and we have to put the top down and take the flag pole down but we have never had a problem with the lake as high as 4 inches below full pool.  A word of caution; watch for waves from other boats!!!  You need to time it so you can get all the way through before the waves hit you.  That would be heartbreaking.  I've had a few close calls with waves.  I have seen older pontoon boats go under it also.  I'm trying to get in touch with my state representative to see what the chances are that they would replace the bridge with an arch-type bridge giving us more clearance.  This would obviously increase the property values of the lots east of the bridge.  I'm sure there are no plans for this but maybe if enough people were to contact state reps it might happen.  The only problem is the bridge does appear to be in good condition.  Also, some of the property owners east of the bridge may not want it higher because it does limit the boat traffic on that part of the lake.

Hwy 49 Bridge (Blue Creek Bridge) Point of Interest - Bridge