The primary mission of the Roads and Bridges Department is the repair and maintenance of approximately 450 miles of existing county roads and rights-of-way, 76 bridges and 27 culverts over streams, in a prompt, efficient and economic manner, using well-planned activities, proper equipment, and skilled and dedicated employees.

Within this mission, the Roads and Bridges Department is responsible for, but not limited to: pothole patching, milling and deep-patching operations in conjunction with LARP and county resurfacing contracts, rights-of-way mowing and tree trimming/removal/chipping, drainage ditch and storm water structure repair, cross and side drain repair and replacement, shoulder construction and repair, street/traffic signage erection, hydro seeding, preparation and oversight of calcium chloride application to gravel roads, and bridge repair (as needed).

Roads & Bridges personnel also respond to emergencies and natural and man-made disasters 24 hours a day, seven days a week by removing roadway debris resulting from vehicular accidents, clearing storm-related debris from roadways, plowing and spreading salt during ice and snow events, and closing and barricading roads which have been determined to pose a danger to drivers.