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soil and topography, the location of road materials and their value, and the 

 availability of material outside the district. 



Detailed estimates of cost covering four sections of road, aggregating 18 

 miles, were made. Tho estimated cost of the roads was $75,162, which is an 

 average cost of $4,17(J per mile for a 9-foot macadamized width. For a 15-foot 

 width the estimate shows a cost of $G,044 per mile. 



After a general inspection of the roads, bridges, culverts, and materials 

 within the county, the representative of this office was able to make general 

 recommendations concerning the road situation, and particularly the main- 

 tenance of earth roads, both in regard to method (especially drainage) and 

 management. 



Scott County, Miss. — Supervisor's district No. 1. — This district is about 6 

 miles wide and 24 miles long, and contains Forest, the county seat. During 

 June. 1912, au engineer from this office made an investigation of certain roads 

 in this district with a view to advising the expenditure of the proceeds of a 

 $75,000 bond issue. The bonds issued in this district are to bear 6 per cent 

 Interest, and .are to bo redeemed in amounts ranging from $4,000 to $5,000, 

 beginning on July 1, 1922, and finishing on July 1, 1037. 



The work of the engineer for this ofHce consisted essentially in conferring 

 with the local engineer in charge of the proposed road improvement and 

 making suggestions as to the selection and use of available materials and the 

 determination of their fitness by constructing experimental sections. The 

 engineer was furnished with specifications and information dealing with 

 contracts. 



A noticeable provision in the law under which this county operates ' a 

 1-mill tax for maintenance, and a commutation tax of $3 or 10 days' wt-ik. 

 which is also available for maintenance. 



Arrangements were made to continue supplementary advice and recommenda- 

 tions to this district when requested. 



Cra\t:n County. N. C. — During July, 1911, an engineer from this office made 

 an inspection of road conditions in this county with particular reference to the 

 building of the Central Highway. Spe<'ific recommendations regarding the 

 location and changes in it were supplied. Special attention was given to the 

 location of the road at Pine Grove in relation to the Norfolk Southern Rail- 

 road and to the bridge required near Havelock and the necessary grading of 

 approaches. Work in this county was done in cooperation with the county 

 engineer and no formal specifications or details were supplied. The importance 

 of proper maintenance was pointed out and the impro\ement of the road ma- 

 chinery was recommended. Throughout nearly the entire length of the Central 

 Highway in this county sand-clay construction is possible and economical. 



Duplin County, N. C. — ^Varsaw Township. — During September and October, 

 1911. an engineer from this office made a study of the road conditions in this 

 township. A proliminiiry estimate was made for sand-clay and top-soil sur- 

 faced roads. A map was prepared showing the proposetl location of 14 roads, 

 aggreg-'iting 4R* miles apiiroximately. The estimate for improving these roads 

 totale<l $29,155. 



Jones County, N. C. — Special attention was given to the Central Highway in 

 this county during July, 3911, and a preliminary location for this road through- 

 out the entire county was complete<l. Recommondations for surfacing ma- 

 terials and the construction of culverts and bridges were made. The im- 

 provement of the Central Highway will involve a number of relocations and 

 considerable ratification of grade, all of wiiich was covered in the report by 

 the engineer from this office. In connection with this work recommendations 

 »pere submitted to the county authorities for improving the road-building equijv 

 ment with new machinery and tools, and for the employment of an engineer. 

 Suggestions wore made as to the future development of projier .-ilignineiit with 

 adequate width of right of way and of better drainage, and details fm- the 

 construction of s.'ind-<-iay roads were sujjplied. Special emjihasis was jiIaciHl 

 upon the proper maintenance of the roads by the u.se of the split-log drag. 



liENoiB County, N. C. — Work In this county Involved a study of the location 

 for two sections of the Central Highway. On both sections sand-clay construc- 

 tion for the surface is available and economical. Detailed information was 

 develo|»pd showing all the necess.iry changes in the grade and alignment for 

 the entire road. Recommendations for new culverts and bridges were made. 



