Court approves private approach at Oil Well Road with 15‑inch culvert requirement

The Harney County Court approved an application Sept. 16 for a private approach roughly 2.1 miles south of Highway 78 at the Oil Well Road junction, with the county road master requiring a 15‑inch culvert beneath the approach.

The road master reported a site visit and recommended the 15‑inch cover; the court moved and seconded approval with that condition. The motion carried on a voice vote; one member registered opposition during the tally. The applicant listed on the application was Kendall Tracy of Harney County, who provided the location details to the county.

Why it matters: Local road approaches and culvert sizes affect drainage and public‑safety maintenance responsibilities. The court’s conditional approval ensures the installation meets road‑department guidance to reduce future maintenance and flooding risk.

Next steps: The applicant must install the 15‑inch culvert as specified and deliver required documentation to the road master and county staff.