Conway Creek (Aschoff Road) Culvert Replacement

Two culverts carrying Conway Creek under Aschoff Road in the Rhododendron area are damaged, undersized, and do not easily allow fish and wildlife passage. These culverts will be replaced with a modular bridge. 

Why

To minimize potential impacts to the roadway due to flooding and to provide access for fish and other aquatic organisms to reach upstream cold-water habitat.  

Schedule

• Design: January 2026 to September 2027
• Right-of-way: July 2026 to June 2027
• Construction: July 2028 to December 2028

Traffic impact

• Partial one-day closures are anticipated during installation of bridge beams. 
• Project is expected to take up to 3 months to complete.
• Culvert work limited to a state-approved in-water work period of July 15 to August 31.

Current activities

• Project in design phase

Funding

• Project estimate $1.9 million.
• Funding is provided from  Federal Culvert AOP grant funds and county road funds.