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Superintendent John B. Deakins Jr.
608 Depot St., Jonesborough, TN 37659
Phone 423.753.1714
Highway Department office hours are 7:30AM to 4:00PM Monday-Friday.
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One of only three counties in the state with its own asphalt plant, the Washington County Highway Department employs 100 people and uses 276 pieces of equipment to maintain 900 miles of county roads. All through roads and the majority of dead ends in Washington County are recently paved. Very few counties in the nation can make such a claim.
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In addition to maintaining county highways, the Highway Department also makes low-cost paving available to the Town of Jonesborough and the county school system.
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2006 Highway statistics:
- 25.155 miles of county roads paved.
- 69.93 miles of county roads striped.
- 36,366 tons of hot mix asphalt on roadway.
- $15,467.00 spent on Sign Installation.
- $13,799.60 spent on Guard Rail Installation.
- 2 paving projects for EMS (Gray and Fall Branch locations), and paving projects for JC Park & Rec., Joneborough Walking Trail and Harmony Convenience Center.
- six paving projects for Town of Jonesborough.
- 786.60 feet of guard rail installed.
Driveway Permits
Every driveway entrance onto a county road must be approved by the Washington County Highway Department. There is no charge for driveway permits. If tile needs to be installed, it will be put in at cost of material. To obtain a driveway permit, call the Highway Department office at 753-1714, or e-mail to washingtoncohighway@embarqmail.com to set up an appointment with a foreman at the driveway site.
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Proper Construction Procedures
The following files are provided to assist the contractor and the general public to the correct manner of installing driveways, mailboxes, water lines, and other utilities.
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Procedures For Construction & Placement Of Driveways And Mailboxes
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Permanent Structure (20MPH)
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Permanent Structure (Ditched)
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Specifications For Installation Of Water Lines Or Other Utilities
Bid on Surplus Items
Click on the icon below to take you to the Washington County, TN surplus items online auction on GovDeals.
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Washington County, Tennessee - Email
Jonesborough Courthouse and J.C. Downtown Centre
P.O. Box 219
Jonesborough, TN 37659
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