Public Works

The Franklin County Public Works Department is comprised of Accounting and Administrative Services, Road Maintenance and Operation Division, Engineering and Traffic Services Division, Geographical Information Systems Division, Solid Waste Division, and Motor Vehicle and Equipment Division. All divisions are committed to our responsibility to provide safe, economical, and environmentally sound public road facilities and services.

ROAD MAINTENANCE 

**NEW**Franklin County Public Works Online Blading Map: Gravel Road Blading

Due to the Public Works Chip Seal Project, there is no scheduled gravel road blading at this time. Blading is scheduled to resume the week of June 26th. 

2023 CHIP SEAL MAP

ROAD ALERTS - ONLINE MAP

Franklin County Road Alerts

CURRENT BID OPPORTUNITIES

None at this time


Understanding Bridge Weight Limit Signs in Franklin County

Recently, Franklin County has been required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to have our bridges evaluated for carrying Specialized Hauling Vehicles (SHV). To fulfill this requirement, Franklin County contracted with KPFF Consulting Engineers to load rate bridges that met the criteria for this requirement. As a result, several bridges in Franklin County were required to be posted.  

Weight Limit


Related Documents

  1. Examples of specialized hauling vehicles (PDF)
  2. Load Posted Bridge Map (PDF)
  3. Understanding bridge weight limit signs (PDF)