Adair County signs right-of-way for W36 Lincoln Bridge and awards contract for W26 Prussia culvert

The Adair County Board of Supervisors on May 13 approved and signed a right-of-way contract with the Wayne Carter Revocable Trust for the W36 Lincoln Bridge project for $200 and authorized staff to execute the document; the board also approved and signed a contract and performance bond with Gus Construction for the W26 Prussia RCB Culvert Project (contract amount not specified in the meeting record).

County Engineer Nick Kauffman told the board the W36 Lincoln Bridge project is on track for a letting planned for June 1, 2026. Kauffman provided additional project updates: the W9 Lincoln bridge has been backfilled and work will begin on a 48-inch pipe beneath the highway; Grimes is scheduled to perform asphalt work next week; Govig is working on the west abutment of the W27 Lincoln bridge project; Schildberg is spreading rock on York and expects to complete that project soon; and Hungry Canyons is expected to meet next week regarding the W26 Prussia project.

Kauffman raised concerns about the quality of farm-to-market rock, emphasizing that material must meet the project specification for Class A rock; he noted differences in drivability and spreading between Class A and Class D rock. Kauffman also reported Erin Ford is scheduled to begin employment Monday.

Why it matters: Right-of-way and construction contracts advance capital roadwork that affects travel, safety and maintenance budgets. The board approved the right-of-way payment and authorized the county engineer to proceed toward the scheduled letting.

The board approved both contracts and adjourned at 9:32 a.m.