(KLZA)-- Richardson County  Commissioners received a letter requesting the permanent closing and removal of a bridge structure west of the intersection of 706 Road and 648 Avenue when they met last week. 

The bridge crosses the old channel of the Big Nemaha River.  Commissioners will consider a resolution during this weeks meeting to set a public hearing date to receive input in support or opposition to the closing and removal of the bridge. 

Commissioners also received quotes for 37 bridge inspections that are due in July.  Two bids were received. One for $42,025 and another for $64,990.  The bids will be further reviewed during Tuesday's meeting. 

A bid for culvert materials was awarded to Metal Culverts from Jefferson City, Missouri totaling $99,557. It was the low bid of the three received.  

Commissioners also discussed possibly implementing a hiring freeze for Richardson County.  No action was taken.