DOT requires new bridge for Bright Creek trail; county expects change orders for drainage fixes

Aug 26, 2025

Staff said the DOT required construction of a new bridge adjacent to the mill for the Bright Creek trail; elevation and drainage mismatches after recent rains mean the county expects change orders to address standing water before paving.

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County staff told the Board of Supervisors that the Department of Transportation required a separate bridge near the mill instead of routing the trail over the existing structure, creating a 15–20-foot offset and complicating construction in limited right-of-way.

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