Road & Bridge

On the surface, roadways seem understandably impersonal. Whether they are gravel or concrete, their finite function is to transport people and goods. But against the backdrop of county government, roads and the issues they bring to the commissioners court are often personal and anything but simple. Consider the history between the commissioner and the road. Before population … [Read more...] about Street Smart

Keep good roads in good condition! A Pavement Preservation Strategy that encourages timely preventive maintenance while the road is still in good condition can be the most cost-effective money saver you are able to control. Figure 1 illustrates how road conditions can deteriorate over time. Low-cost preventive maintenance techniques applied when needed can prevent this cycle … [Read more...] about Road Maintenance Tips

Not since President Eisenhower began the Interstate highway system more than 50 years ago and Texans embarked on the farm-to-market and ranch-to market road systems in 1949 have Texans been so focused on our roads. In fact, for generations Texas has enjoyed one of the finest road systems in the world. But with our state's population exploding, our transportation … [Read more...] about We Must Work Together to Keep Texas Moving

More than 150 participants convened in Waco to learn about the various approaches available to cities and counties when reconstructing and rehabilitating deteriorated pavements. This year's Texas Public Works Association "short course," conducted Feb. 10-13, featured Richard Martinez from the city of San Antonio Streets Department and Larry Peirce of the Lime Association of … [Read more...] about TPWA Short Course Highlights Lime Stabilization Process

Supporters of a flood control program that began in the 1940s envisioned protecting agricultural lands and rural infrastructure. A series of floodwater-retarding structures built in North Central Texas during the last 50 years have done just that. Over the years, nearly 2,000 floodwater-retarding structures were built in Texas, many of them north of the Dallas/Fort Worth … [Read more...] about Dam Rehabilitation Projects Support County Infrastructure