Since the damage to the bridge and action against the Confederate force was in line with the mission 's objective , the Union force withdrew .
About 300 Union men were able to cross the creek and drive the Confederates into the woods .
Since the damage to the bridge and action against the Confederates force was in line with the mission 's objective , the Union force withdrew .
About 300 Union men were able to cross the creek and drive the Confederates into the woods .