Little River Bridge On Highway 39 Reopens

The detour signs have been taken down, and Highway 39 is once again open for motorists from Selma to Highway 42. The DOT closed a stretch of Highway 39 last September to replace the Buffalo Creek and Little River Bridges. The Buffalo Creek Bridge reopened in February. The Little River Bridge reopened a few days ago. The Little River Bridge was built in the 1920’s and was only 21 feet wide. The new bridge cost $850,000. The new Buffalo Creek Bridge cost $733,000 to replace.