UGA students’ bridge assessment gives Meriwether County a free snapshot of needs

Aug 11, 2026

Public works described a University of Georgia student-led bridge assessment that inspected every county bridge, offered repair options and traffic counts, and provided data county staff said will guide future maintenance and funding decisions.

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Brian Griffin, Meriwether County public works director, presented a bridge management report produced with students from the University of Georgia, saying the county now has a complete assessment of its bridges and roads.

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