Council authorizes feasibility study for problematic bridge — culvert and reroute options to be examined
The commission approved a feasibility study to evaluate replacement options (bridge, box culvert, or reroute) for a frequently flooded bridge location; staff said a culvert approach could remove TxDOT oversight, and the study will produce life‑cycle cost estimates and recommended alternatives.
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Staff requested and the commission authorized a feasibility study with Friese and Nichols, Inc. to evaluate alternatives for a problematic bridge location that has caused periodic neighborhood flooding. The study will analyze options including replacing the bridge as‑is, installing box culverts, or pursuing alternate routing/no‑build options. Staff emphasized that a box‑culvert solution would typically avoid TxDOT bridge jurisdiction, while a bridge replacement would require TxDOT inspections and permitting.
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