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Resident asks Pratt County to fix mud-prone stretch of Northwest 100 and 10th Avenue; commissioners say they will consult road staff
Summary
A Pratt County resident asked commissioners to address chronic mud and drainage on Northwest 100 and 10th Avenue; commissioners said they would consult the county road superintendent and review scheduling and grader staffing.
A resident asked the Pratt County Board of Commissioners to repair a frequently muddy stretch of Northwest 100 and 10th Avenue, saying the trench-filled roadway becomes impassable in rain and that he has repeatedly repaired it himself.
“Get tired of spending money and time working on it myself,” Justin Covey told the commission, describing recurring drainage problems and shoulder humps that prevent runoff and cause washouts. He asked the county to pull up shoulders and regrade the mile that leads east to the schoolhouse.
Commissioners responded they would speak to their road superintendent (Doug) about scheduling and noted that different townships and grader assignments affect when work is done in that area. A commissioner specifically said they would talk to Doug and see what can be done.
Why it matters: The requested maintenance affects private access and school routes in rural parts of Pratt County; it also illustrates common county-level road-maintenance scheduling challenges, including grader availability and township assignments.
Commission action: No formal motion to repair was made at the meeting; commissioners agreed to consult road staff and follow up with the resident.
