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Board approves right-of-way payment and construction contract; engineer reports bridge and road progress
Summary
The board approved a $200 right-of-way payment for the W36 Lincoln Bridge and signed a contract and performance bond with Gus Construction for the W26 Prussia RCB Culvert Project; the county engineer updated the board on multiple bridge and asphalt projects and raised concerns about farm-to-market rock quality.
County Engineer Nick Kauffman presented several project updates and contracts at the May 13 Adair County Board meeting.
The board approved a right-of-way contract with the Wayne Carter Revocable Trust for the W36 Lincoln Bridge Project in the amount of $200 and noted the letting is planned for June 1, 2026. The board also approved and signed the contract and performance bond with Gus Construction Co. Inc. for the W26 Prussia RCB Culvert Project.
Kauffman reported progress on multiple projects: the W9 Lincoln bridge has been backfilled and work will begin on a 48-inch pipe beneath the highway; Grimes asphalt work is scheduled for the following week; Govig is working on the west abutment of the W27 Lincoln bridge; Schildberg Const. is spreading rock on York and expects to complete that project soon. He also noted Hungry Canyons will meet next week regarding the W26 Prussia project, and new hire Erin Ford is scheduled to begin employment on Monday.
The engineer and the board discussed concerns about farm-to-market rock quality. The minutes note Kauffman stated the material must meet specifications for Class A rock and that Class A rock is easier to drive on, spreads better, and often grades better than Class D rock.
The approvals clear two project steps—right-of-way acquisition and contractor bonding—and the engineer's updates indicate active progress on several bridge and road efforts.
