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Assistant Road & Bridge supervisor reports bridge load concerns; road‑closed signage to be placed

Smith County Commissioners · December 15, 2025

Summary

Owen Wagner told commissioners he is coordinating with Penco Engineering about increasing load capacity on one bridge and will place a road‑closed sign at the closed bridge on 140 Rd and Hwy 281; the board discussed signage and closure logistics.

Assistant Road & Bridge Supervisor Owen Wagner reported to the board that he has spoken with Penco Engineering about changes to increase load capacity on a bridge on 230 Rd and described the bridge that was closed on 140 Rd between Y Rd and Z Rd. Wagner said he was contacted that morning about placing a "road closed" sign at Hwy 281 and 140 Rd and that he will install it.

Wagner's report indicates the county is actively managing bridge safety and closures; the minutes record that Penco Engineering was contacted to evaluate potential structural changes. The minutes do not include an engineering report, timetable for repairs, or estimated costs. Wagner left the meeting after reporting.

No formal motion or funding allocation for bridge repairs was recorded in these minutes; commissioners directed staff to coordinate signage and engineering follow up.

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