Asphalt Paving in Hawesville, KY

Asphalt paving in Hawesville means working on slopes. The city sits on the south bank of the Ohio River, on hills rising south of the river, at about 518 feet. It is the county seat of Hancock County and part of the Owensboro metro area, with 1,023 residents in 2020. Richard Hawes Sr. donated land for the county seat in 1829, and the city was incorporated in 1847.

Hillside driveways

Unlike the flat river bottoms downstream, Hawesville has real grades. Sloped driveways move water fast, wash out edges and send runoff toward garages at the bottom. We build them with a firm stone base, careful compaction on the slope, and a plan for water: crown or cross-slope, an asphalt berm on the edge that carries runoff, and a drain at the bottom where needed.

Small-town lots

With about 630 people per square mile, Hawesville is a small town of older homes and short driveways near the center and longer driveways farther out. Many have been patched over the years. We tell you honestly whether sealing and patching will do or whether it is time to replace.

Industry

An aluminum smelter was built near Hawesville in 1969. Century Aluminum, which described it as the largest in North America, idled it in 2022, with layoffs affecting 550 employees. The site has since been sold for redevelopment. Industrial and commercial traffic around town means some lots and entrances need heavier sections.

Roads and bridge

KY 69 crosses the Ohio on the Lincoln Trail Bridge to Cannelton, Indiana, and US 60 passes through the southwest part of the city, about 25 miles from Owensboro and 10 miles from Cloverport. Both are state highways, so entrances on them need a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit for access. On city streets, we check local requirements.

Seasons

Summers are hot and humid; winters bring freeze-thaw. Sealing cracks in the fall and sealcoating every few years extend driveway life.

Pricing

Sloped driveways take more hand work, careful compaction and drainage at the bottom, so they cost more per square foot than flat ones. HomeGuide lists new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot nationally; trench drains, berms and culverts are listed separately on your quote. Sealcoating runs about $1 to $2 per square foot. We visit, measure and give a written quote. Paving runs from spring through fall; on steep driveways, we avoid the coldest and hottest weather so the mix compacts evenly on the slope.

What we do in Hawesville

• Hillside driveway replacement with drainage
• Resurfacing and repairs
• Sealcoating
• Commercial lots

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