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Emmons County approves culvert replacement, debates haul-road protections for large projects
Summary
The board approved replacing a failing bridge with a 10-foot by 50-foot culvert and adopted a road-use agreement for large hauls; commissioners also discussed truck warranty tradeoffs and stabilization plans ahead of an anticipated 1,600–1,700-load fill project.
Emmons County commissioners voted to replace an aging wooden bridge west of Hastings with a 10-foot-diameter, 50-foot culvert after county engineer recommendations and a hydraulic review. Road Superintendent Russ Waller told the board the culvert itself would cost about "$13,524 just for the culvert," and that with flared ends and installation the total project would likely approach $20,000. The board moved and carried a motion to proceed with the replacement.
Why it matters: The structure has been on the county’s inspection list for years; commissioners said replacing it would remove the bridge from DOT inspection requirements and reduce…
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