Now a bonanza of viewership, the 37-year-old event that launched as a meager presentation of 10 basic programs and has also courted detractors over the years.

Factors include declining U.S. cattle herds, drought, a parasite in Mexico, and potential tariffs on imported lean beef.

According to the SCDOT, the bridge was built in 1968 and was already scheduled for replacement due to its age and design.