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Engineers recommend full replacement for County Road 6224 crossing; commissioners ask for inspection and more data
Summary
Engineers reported the County Road 6224 structure over Drum Creek is beyond repair and recommended full replacement; estimates shared at the meeting varied and commissioners directed staff to inspect the site and return with recommendations.
County engineers evaluated the County Road 6224 low-water crossing over Drum Creek and advised the structure is beyond repair and will require full replacement, public-works staff told commissioners.
Brandon, public-works staff, said the engineering firm provided preliminary replacement-cost estimates that varied by option. Commissioners discussed alternatives — constructing a new low-water crossing that would be cheaper but susceptible to future washouts, or building a full bridge replacement with a longer service life. The packet contained multiple figures; public-works staff said estimates ranged from roughly $480,000 for some options up to about $650,000 in other line items, with an engineering-inclusive estimate near $630,000.
Commissioners questioned traffic counts (about 30 vehicles per day was cited) and the inconvenience of detours if the crossing remains closed. Several commissioners said they were reluctant to justify large capital spending for a very low-volume road without further review. The county noted the crossing has been closed nearly a year and some residents initially raised concerns when it first closed.
Outcome: commissioners did not authorize replacement at the meeting. They directed staff to arrange on-site inspections, review alternatives and return with clearer cost breakdowns and usage data so the commission can make an informed decision. Staff said an inspection visit would be scheduled and a report prepared for a future meeting.
