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Board declares emergency after discovery of failing culvert on Old Ridge Road
Summary
The Hoover Sanitary Stormwater District declared an emergency and authorized solicitation of emergency engineering and construction proposals after staff reported a severely corroded culvert and sinkhole on the 300 block of Old Ridge Road.
The Hoover Sanitary Stormwater District on March 1 declared an emergency after staff reported a severely deteriorated culvert on the 300 block of Old Ridge Road that has created a sinkhole and exposed corroded pipe.
Staff member (S8) described conditions on site, saying the corrugated metal pipe was “rotten bad” and that a large void had formed beneath the roadway. Consultant/staff S3 told the board that the visible hole had been temporarily stabilized but that the full extent of the damage below the surface was unknown and required engineering analysis.
S3 urged prompt action: “This is bad,” and recommended engaging an engineering firm to produce a plan for replacement and to solicit emergency construction proposals. The board voted by voice to declare an emergency and to solicit emergency proposals for engineering and construction to address the culvert failure.
Board members and staff discussed options for assessment and repair, including site investigation, engineers’ proposals, and possible traffic impacts during repairs. Staff said Wessler (the consultant who has already inspected the site) would return to prepare an engineering proposal and that staff aimed to have a plan ready for review before the next board meeting.
Next steps: staff will solicit and review engineering proposals and return with cost estimates and a recommended repair approach for the board to consider. The emergency declaration allows the district to expedite procurement and response while staff gathers scope and pricing information.
