Flood damage prompts bridge replacements; county seeks Community Crossings grant for bridge 178

Sep 9, 2026

Highway department reported flood damage requiring replacement of Bridge 88 and washed-out approaches on bridges 50 and 54; the board approved applying for Community Crossings matching funds for Bridge 178 and recorded a bridge package cost of $91,912.

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Joe Copeland of Henry County Highway told commissioners that flood damage has necessitated replacing Bridge 88 and that approaches on bridges 50 and 54 have been washed out. He provided a total cost for the bridge package of $91,912.00.

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