HMB Receives National Recognition Award
HMB was presented on Tuesday with a National Recognition Award for its project, "Rising Above the Flood," a bridge replacement project in Falmouth, Ky. The award was presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies during its annual awards gala in Washington, D.C. For almost 85 years, one of the main gateways into the City of Falmouth (KY 22) involved crossing a narrow, two-lane truss structure that was often overwhelmed by a flooded Licking River. The "Shomakertown Bridge," named after the area located just east of Falmouth, was facing closure due to significant corrosion. HMB Professional Engineers, Inc. was tasked with designing a replacement structure and associated approaches that would not only accommodate a 100-year flood, but would also maintain the historic integrity of the City of Falmouth. The new…