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Castle Valley council approves up to $520,000 for Castle Creek arch culvert replacement
Summary
Council approved using up to $520,000 in capital funds for a proposed open-bottom arch culvert replacement at Castle Creek, a project officials said will enlarge capacity, rebuild roadway and allow equipment access for debris removal.
The Castle Valley Town Council voted May 21 to authorize up to $520,000 in capital funds for a proposed Castle Creek arch culvert replacement and related road rebuilding.
Council members said engineers found the existing culvert to be undersized relative to recent flood flows and debris. The proposed open-bottom arch culvert would be roughly 28 feet wide and 13 feet high, with concrete footings and an open creek bottom to allow equipment access rather than hand-only debris removal. Councilors and residents discussed upstream mitigation, tree removal and erosion-control alternatives before the vote.
Town staff said the price estimate covers excavation, culvert installation and rebuilding the road over the structure; the funding recommendation reflects a maximum budget the town has set aside. Officials stressed the figure is a not-to-exceed estimate and said NRCS has covered 100% of technical assistance for some parts of the project, while structure costs remain the town’s responsibility.
Construction duration estimates varied in discussion. Staff said the project could require temporary opening or limited access to the road for weeks; the town has requested an extension to avoid working during monsoon season and is coordinating scheduling and permitting with agencies.
Councilors voted by roll call to approve the project funding allocation and asked staff to seek scheduling and permitting arrangements that avoid the seasonal high-flow period.
