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County reports paving progress and possible $300K–$350K ALDOT overrun on bridge project
Summary
Road Department staff updated the commission on milling and paving operations and warned of contractor change orders on an ALDOT eight‑trip bridge project due to poor soil and required riprap, estimating potential overruns of about $300,000–$350,000 with the county responsible for 20% of the excess.
County road department staff told the St. Clair County work session crews are milling, leveling and paving multiple roads across the south end of the county and that contractors are starting work on County Road 33 and Logan Martin Dam Road.
Staff reported an engineering agreement with GMC for an award near Coosa Valley Elementary with a local engineering cost estimate of about $268,000 and said the county will share local costs with Pell City where applicable.
Regarding an ALDOT‑managed eight‑trip bridge project, road staff said field conditions are worse than expected; contractors have submitted change orders for additional riprap and rock to stabilize poor soils. Staff estimated overruns on the project in the range of $300,000 to $350,000 and said the state shares costs per the agreement but the county would be responsible for 20% of any overruns. Commissioners were advised that additional geotechnical borings (to 25 feet) were requested to reduce downstream risk and identify realistic mitigation measures.
Bid openings for a creek cleanup and an equipment storage building were announced with recommendations expected at the Tuesday meeting; staff asked the commission to review engineering agreements and local match obligations ahead of Tuesday’s formal session.
