JW Payne Enters the New Year with Six Active Projects

JW Payne Construction, LLC, a subsidiary of Fred Weber, Inc., currently has six active projects in Northeast Texas. One project of particular interest is the construction of a bridge for the City of Texarkana, TX at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Texas A&M University is expanding in Northeast Texas and this bridge project, along with new roadways, is an important part of the expansion of this new campus facility.

JWP Construction is proud to be part of this project and has developed a great working relationship with Texas A&M University personnel and the City of Texarkana, who is administering this project.

The bridge is a six span structure that measures 408 feet long X 76 feet wide, which includes sidewalks on each side, along with a decorative traffic rail and an ornamental iron pedestrian rail.

This bridge was started this past summer and is well on its way to completion. JW Payne crews led by Billy Peek, job superintendent and JW Payne employee for over 20 years, have already constructed all of the bridge sub-structure, and set sixty 68 foot long TX34 beams, of which 31 beams were set in a single day.

Deck panels have been set and the crew is finalizing forming overhangs and deck along with the installation of rebar. Weather permitting; the deck will be poured in late January or early February. 

The bridge structure is on schedule for completion in the spring of 2012.

"The performance by JW Payne employees on this project illustrates the core values of safety, quality construction, superior customer support and execution that Fred Weber, Inc. has been recognized for over 85 years. I would also like to recognize and congratulate Billy Peek and his crew for the superior planning and execution during the setting of “31” - TX34 concrete beams in a single day.  Great Job!" - Chris Wilmes, Sr. VP, Texas Region