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Bourbon County public works reports $9.5 million in storm damage; Eagle Road paving planned for July
Summary
Public works reported estimated storm damages totaling about $9.5 million, with roughly $1.2 million attributed to rural secondary roads submitted to KDOT; bridge projects are advancing and Eagle Road asphalting is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 22.
At a Bourbon County commission meeting, public works staff gave a detailed post-storm update that included estimated damages, bridge-project progress and a tentative paving timeline.
Eric (Public Works staff) told commissioners staff submitted documentation to KDOT and Federal Highway Administration processes for damage reimbursement and said that of an estimated $9,500,000 in county damages, about $1,200,000 was attributed to rural secondary (RS) roads in the county's submission. He said RS roads are not covered by Kansas Department of Emergency Management/FEMA but are handled through KDOT and federal highway programs.
Eric updated two bridge projects: the bridge at 160th and Fern had its floor poured and crews were forming support walls, and Schwab Eaton recommended PEC to perform geotechnical exploration for the 60th and Grand bridge project. He said crews are repairing and replacing culverts, clearing brush at low-water crossings and hauling gravel to fix washouts.
On paving, Eric said the county is preparing Eagle Road and aims to start laying asphalt the week of July 22, contingent on achieving a good subbase. He also said the county has switched from galvanized to plastic culverts to resist soil acidity and described a culvert-tracking process using PubWorks and spreadsheets.
Eric invited residents to contact him with questions and announced a National Public Works Week luncheon for staff on Wednesday at 11:30; commissioners made and seconded a motion for possible attendance and approved it by voice vote.
Administrative notes: Eric plans to be on vacation the week of July 8–12 and directed inquiries to Dustin or Chad Brown while he’s away. Commissioners removed an executive-session item from the agenda by motion earlier in the meeting and adjourned after a motion to end the session.
Next steps: staff will continue documentation with KDOT for reimbursement and proceed with planned maintenance and paving schedules.
