I Recalled to an aspect of design theory of Bridges, though there was no detail description about what the SAPWOOD is, but I believed that the raw sapwood will quickly decay. Therefore, it should be remove all bark , trimmed off on all bearing surfaces at supports and where deck planks are seated as mentioned. Unless treated -end-

 

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