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UGA students deliver countywide bridge assessments at no cost, board accepts report
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Public Works reported University of Georgia engineering students completed a countywide bridge assessment, providing condition scores, repair options and traffic studies that would typically cost $40,000–$60,000, giving Meriwether County a foundation for future repairs and project prioritization.
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners accepted a comprehensive bridge management report prepared by engineering students from the University of Georgia College of Engineering.
Public Works Director Brian Griffith said the student-led assessment included condition scores for every bridge in the county, repair options, traffic counts and evaluations of pipes and culverts. "A study of this nature would typically cost approximately $40,000 to $60,000 if performed by an engineering firm; however, the University of Georgia completed the assessment at no cost to the County," Griffith said. He characterized the report as a strong foundation to identify future needs and prioritize repairs.
County Administrator John Gorton told commissioners the assessments complement recent road condition reports, giving staff a fuller picture of infrastructure assets. The report will inform which bridges and culverts need near-term attention and will be used to plan budgets and project scopes in upcoming LRA and TSPLOST cycles. The board took no additional action beyond acceptance of the report and direction to use the findings in project planning.
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