Highway
- thouk@decaturcounty.in.gov
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Decatur County Highway Department
781 E. Base Road
Greensburg, IN 47240 - (812) 663-2682
- (812) 663-6289
Todd Houk - Highway Superintendent
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Right-of-Way?
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Answer: This is determined on a case by case situation, addressed by the Highway Superintendent.
- Does the County Highway clean ditches?
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Answer: Yes. Please contact the Highway Department. Cleaning is done on a case by case basis and by priority and circumstances.
- Will the county deliver stone to my driveway?
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ANSWER: No. The county puts stone on driveways that are school bus turnarounds (SBTA's) and is done at the request of the School System.
- Will the county sell culverts?
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ANSWER: No. Governmental units such as the County Highway is not allowed to sell to private individuals.
- Do we cut trees for county residents?
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Answer: No. Not as a tree service. We do, however, remove trees from right-of-way that interfere with drainage and safety to the traveling public. These situations are decided on a case by case basis.
- Driveway installations:
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Please refer to Driveway Permit Requirements. Contact the County Highway Office.
- How do I know what size culvert pipe and/or if I need one?
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Answer: Contact the Highway Department, refer to the Driveway Permit Require-ments, or contact the ASC office.
- Will you put stone on my road?
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Answer: Yes. Please take into consideration weather conditions and highway projects that are currently underway. Please allow a reasonable period of time for request to be met.
- Will my road get paved?
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Answer: Please contact the Highway Superintendent for information about the paving schedule.
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