Floating Dock Collides with Capital Avenue Bridge During Kentucky Floods

Dock Collision with Bridge

• ⚠️ A floating dock was captured smashing into the Capital Avenue Bridge in Frankfort, Kentucky.
• 💬 Onlookers expressed disbelief, with one noting the dock would hit the corner of the bridge.
• 💥 The dock made impact, and observers initially questioned if the bridge was crumbling, but it was later confirmed to be water.

Flood Impact and Infrastructure Damage

• 🌊 The incident occurred during severe flooding caused by four days of heavy rain, leading to the Kentucky River swelling to near-record levels.
• 🌉 The collision resulted in damage to the bridge, with a large pipe (estimated to be 12 inches) being busted.
• 😥 Residents expressed concern about the loss of the bridge, impacting their ability to get around.

Community Reaction

• 🗣️ Some residents made light of the situation, with one jokingly suggesting the bridge's destruction might be "progress."
• 🙏 Gratitude was expressed that personal boats were not at the dock during the incident.