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The driving surfaces (bridge decks) of the Big Creek and Shootman Creek bridges on Carroll County Route UU, east of Carrollton, were in poor condition. Both bridges were striped as a one-lane bridge and the Big Creek Bridge's condition limited vehicles more than 16 tons to only 15 miles per hour on the bridge. They were both rehabilitated, and the roadway was reopened to traffic on March 9, 2023.
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team, along with a consultant team, designed a project which will replace the deteriorating deck of both bridges.
Improvements included in the design:
- Bring the bridges' railings up to current standards
- Widen both bridges to 22 feet to accommodate two-way traffic
- Substructure repair
- Strengthening the superstructure on the Big Creek Bridge, where necessary, in order to remove the load posting for vehicles over 16 tons
The projects to rehabilitate the Big Creek and Shootman Creek bridges on Carroll County Route UU were bundled with four other bridge rehabilitation projects. These projects are in Caldwell, Carroll, Grundy & Livingston counties. The project for these six bridges was part of the October 2021 letting where contractors submitted competitive bids on the project bundle. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the $4,626,301.91 project to Capital Paving & Construction, Inc. at their November 2021 meeting. At that time they gave the contractor a Jan. 3, 2022 Notice to Proceed. This is the earliest date the contractor could begin work.
The contractor closed Route UU to all traffic in early September 2022 and crews reopened the roadway to all traffic on March 9, 2023.
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, 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 detour during the bridge closure?
A: 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).
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates using the form below.
Before Photos of the Carroll County Route UU bridge over Shootman Creek
Project News
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Carroll County Route UU to close
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – Carroll County Route UU southwest of Bosworth is scheduled to close soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Capital Paving & Construction, LLC to complete a project to replace the decks of the Big Creek and...
Before Photos of the Carroll County Route UU bridge over Big Creek
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