Mahone v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for damages sustained to his personal property due to the alleged negligent installation of the Brent Belcher Bridge on County Route *2173/23, locally known as Stowers Road, which caused the Middle Fork of the Mud River to flood in Griffithsville.1 At this location, County Route 3/23 is maintained by respondent in Lincoln County. The Court is of the opinion to make an award in this claim for the reasons more fully set forth below.

In 1995, respondent constructed the Brent Belcher Bridge and embankment on County Route 3/23 in order to replace a bridge about…