Resident urges county to prioritize Trunk Line Road repairs after culvert failures

Aug 4, 2026

Resident Robert Smith asked commissioners to prioritize the section of Trunk Line Road between Heck Road and Beechree/Bee Tree, citing collapsed culverts, repeated washouts and a three-foot roadside drop; he left photos and an address (25530 Trunk Line Road) for staff follow-up.

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During public comment, resident Robert Smith described multiple collapsed culverts and erosion on Trunk Line Road and asked the commission to prioritize repairs on the section between Heck Road and Beechree/Bee Tree. Smith said pipes at multiple locations are crushed or failing, sometimes allowing water to run under the culvert rather than through it, and said the condition creates a three-foot drop in places.

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