Historic Cobb County bridge protective beam hit once again, this time by a cookie delivery van

COBB COUNTY, Ga — It’s a frequent target for drivers –— and it has happened once again.

Historic Concord Covered Bridge in Smyrna was temporarily closed on Halloween after a delivery van hit a protective beam, Cobb County officials said.

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The bridge was shut down for around three hours until crews were able to clear the area, officials said.

The bridge has been a thorn in the side of many Cobb County drivers for years.

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According to the bridge’s website, it has been a fixture in the area since the 19th century.

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