Districts Impacted
Why is MoDOT undertaking this project?
Due to deteriorating conditions, a project is planned to replace following three Northwest Missouri bridges in 2023. The project will bring the bridges up to current standards and improve the driving surface. The two bridges in Atchison County are expected to remain open until construction begins, but the bridge on Gentry County YY was closed on January 5, 2023, for structural deterioration.
Atchison County Missouri Route 46 Little Tarkio Creek Bridge
Atchison County Missouri Route 111 Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge
Gentry County Route YY Bear Creek Bridge
Project Timeline
MoDOT contracted with consultants Burns & McDonnell, to design the new bridges for the Atchison County Route 46 Little Tarkio Creek Bridge, Atchison County Route 111 Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge and Gentry County Route YY Bear Creek Bridge.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the Gentry County Route YY Bear Creek Bridge project to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc.
The Atchison County Missouri Route 46 Little Tarkio Creek Bridge and Atchison County Missouri Route 111 Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge were awarded to North Central Bridge, LLC.
Construction on the Gentry County Route YY Bear Creek Bridge began on Monday, Dec. 4. The project is anticipated to be complete by August 2024.
Construction on the Atchison County Missouri Route 46 Little Tarkio Creek Bridge is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 12. The Atchison County Missouri Route 111 Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge replacement will begin following the completion of the Little Tarkio Creek Bridge.
At this time, each roadway is expected to close during construction. For the most up-to-date road closures, check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map.
Atchison County Route 46 Little Tarkio Creek Bridge
The bridge on Atchison County Missouri Route 46 over Little Tarkio Creek
Atchison County Route 111 Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge
The bridge on Atchison County Route 111 over Pike Creek Drainage Ditch
Gentry County Route YY Bear Creek Bridge
The bridge on Gentry County Route YY over Bear Creek
Frequently Asked Questions
Will MoDOT close the road during construction?
Yes, all of the routes will close at the bridge during construction.
What is the planned detour?
A signed detour will be in place during the construction on Route 46 directing motorists to use U.S. Route 59, U.S. Route 136 and Route N.
Will MoDOT need to acquire any right of way?
No, MoDOT did not need to acquire any temporary or permanent right of way for the Little Tarkio Creek Bridge or the Bear Creek Bridge. MoDOT did acquire a temporary easement for the relocation of a driveway near the Pike Creek Drainage Ditch Bridge.
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Questions about the project may left by calling 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636).
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Project News
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Atchison County Route 46 bridge replacement project begins in February
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Little Tarkio Creek Bridge, in Atchison County on Missouri Route 46, is scheduled to be replaced beginning Monday, Feb. 12. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted North Central Bridge, LLC for the project.
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