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The Turkey Creek Bridge on Chariton County Route TT, located east of Sumner, was built in 1961 and carries approximately 45 vehicles per day. The bridge deck is in poor condition and is in need of replacement. Construction is expected to begin Sept. 12 and continue through mid-November.
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team, along with a consultant team, designed a project which will replace the bridge's deteriorating deck and bring the bridge's railing up to current standards.
The project to rehabilitate the Turkey Creek Bridge on Chariton County Route TT was part of a bundle of four bridge projects. This bundle was part of the September 2021 letting where contractors submitted competitive bids on the project bundle. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the $2,736,998.45 project to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. at their October 2021 meeting. At that time they gave the contractor a Dec. 6, 2021 Notice to Proceed. This is the earliest date the contractor could begin work.
The contractor to close the road and begin work on the bridge Sept. 12 2022. Work is expected to continue through mid-November.
UPDATE - 11/22/2022
The contractor was able to reopen the bridge to all traffic on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.
Before Photos of the Turkey Creek Bridge
Project News
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Chariton County Route TT now open after bridge deck replacement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Turkey Creek Bridge on Chariton County Route TT, approximately 1 mile east of Route 139, is now open. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to complete the bridge deck replacement...
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UPDATE: Chariton County Route TT to close
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – The start date for the closure of Chariton County Route TT has changed. The bridge deck of the Turkey Creek Bridge is in poor condition and in need of replacement. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp...
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Chariton County Route TT to close
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – Chariton County Route TT is scheduled to close soon. The Turkey Creek Bridge was built in 1961 and carries approximately 45 vehicles per day. The bridge deck is in poor condition and in need of replacement. The Missouri Department of...
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why is MoDOT closing the road during construction?
A: MoDOT strives to be a good steward of taxpayer money. By closing the roadway at the UP Railroad Bridge, the contractor will be able to work more efficiently within a shorter construction period, saving taxpayer dollars and reducing the time period construction will affect motorists.
Q: What is the planned detour during the bridge closure?
A: At this time, a signed detour is not planned. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route.
Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions?
A: Questions about the project may be directed to MoDOT's Customer Service team at NWCR@modot.mo.gov or by phone at 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636).
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