Meriwether County narrows access to Massengill Mill Road bridge, seeks longer-term repair

Mar 10, 2026

The board approved limiting the Massengill Mill Road bridge to local traffic only and authorized short-term physical barriers after staff warned heavy vehicles are straining a bridge posted at a 3-ton limit; commissioners directed staff to pursue longer-term repairs and enforcement options.

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Meriwether County commissioners voted March 9 to limit the Massengill Mill Road bridge to local traffic and install physical barriers after staff reported repeated heavy-truck use had stressed a structure already posted at a 3-ton weight limit.

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