By Julie Anderson, Editor County Progress is regularly asked for information on the varied county road systems. The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities, along with important information on statutorily required road reports. The Basics A county road is a public road that has been … [Read more...] about County Roads 101
Road & Bridge
HALT System Bexar County Installs Additional Sites
Photo at right: Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff discusses the HALT system upon the completion of the first 52 locations in January 2013. This particular spot on Shepherd Road in Southwest Bexar County is where a flooding death occurred in 2007. How HALT Works Bexar County’s HALT System – High water Alert Lifesaving Technology – is a tool to warn drivers when … [Read more...] about HALT System Bexar County Installs Additional Sites
Ask the Experts
How Can We Make County Roads Last Longer? County Progress tapped into the know-how of some of the state’s leading road experts headquartered at Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Arlington. Question: What are the keys to building long-lasting roads? Answer: Greg Brinkmeyer, P.E., Senior Training Specialist, Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), … [Read more...] about Ask the Experts
Load Limit Posting of Local Jurisdiction Bridges
By Ralph K. Banks, P.E. Lone Star LTAP, TEEX Adjunct Instructor All bridges, defined as bridge classified roadway structures, located on the public highways, roads and streets of the Lone Star State are required by the federal government under National Bridge Inspection Standards to be inspected by pre-qualified bridge inspectors every two years. The state agency … [Read more...] about Load Limit Posting of Local Jurisdiction Bridges
Drift Removal Important Element of Bridge Maintenance
By Ralph K. Banks, P.E. Lone Star LTAP, TEEX Adjunct Instructor A frequent problem for stream-crossing bridges is the lodging and buildup of streamflow drift against the bridge substructure interior supports and/or abutments. This drift is also referred to by some as “debris.” Either term, as used in bridge maintenance, usually describes any floating or submerged materials … [Read more...] about Drift Removal Important Element of Bridge Maintenance