The Henry County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for a relatively brief session, addressing project awards, permits, and road maintenance updates.
The meeting began with approval of the agenda and the minutes from the November 18 session, both of which were passed without corrections.
Bridge Project Awards
Supervisors approved two resolutions awarding bridge construction contracts through the Iowa Department of Transportation.
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Lexington Avenue Bridge (Project BROS-CO 44P100): Iowa Bridge and Culvert, LC of Washington, Iowa, was awarded the contract at $331,870, significantly below the engineer’s estimate of $481,000. The project involves a twin box culvert replacement over Small Creek and offers flexibility for winter work.
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170th Street Culvert (Project FM-CO 44P103): Iowa Bridge and Culvert, LC was also awarded this project at $344,102.33 The work includes replacing a single box culvert over Potomac Creek and repaving the road section. The project is timed ahead of a scheduled overlay.
Both resolutions were approved unanimously.
Road and Maintenance Updates
County engineers reported ongoing maintenance, including blading, spot rock hauling, patching, and sign replacements. Seneca Companies, Inc. is finalizing a fuel system install for the county, and construction on the 235th Street Bridge is set to begin off-road December 1, with a full closure starting December 8, including a detour and public messaging to minimize disruption.
With the new bridge contracts, the county now has three culverts under contract, totaling nearly $1 million in construction projects for the winter and summer seasons.
Regional updates included progress on the Mississippi Valley and South Central merger, pending minor language changes, and the Great River Regional Waste review of a 10-year financial plan.