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County outlines fast-track repairs at Rocky Bottom after corroded culverts found
Summary
After inspectors found nearly collapsed corrugated-metal culverts at Rocky Bottom, county engineers mobilized contractors, acquired pipe inventory and expect 30–45 days to bid and begin replacement; individual pipe repairs estimated at 7–10 days each.
County engineering staff updated commissioners on emergency work at the Rocky Bottom site where inspection found severely corroded culverts and temporary jacks used to support the roadway. Staff said two contractors gave rapid assessments and the county purchased pipe stock to accelerate repairs; a formal bid package was to be advertised quickly to get permanent repairs under contract.
Engineers estimated each pipe replacement would require about 7–10 days of construction once under contract and indicated a 30–45 day window for bid advertisement and mobilization. The engineer said the county chose to mobilize now to avoid leaving the area vulnerable and to prevent recurring failures that would require repeated emergency responses.
