Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team, along with a consultant, designed a project which will replace the deck of the Chariton County Route 129 bridge over the Chariton River.
The project to rehabilitate the Chariton River Bridge on Chariton County Route 129 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 has notified MoDOT that they intend to begin work on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Once construction begins, the contractor has 110 calendar days to complete the work. By contract, all four bridges in this bundle must be complete on or before Dec. 1, 2022 or the contractor may incur liquidated damages. The contractor intends to reopen the bridge to all traffic before the Thanksgiving holiday. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.
UPDATE - 11/30/2022
The roadway was reopened to all traffic the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.
Before photos of the Chariton River Bridge
Project News
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Chariton County Route 129 now open after bridge deck replacement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – The Chariton River Bridge on Chariton County Route 129, 0.5 miles south of Route O near Salisbury, is now open. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to complete the bridge deck replacement...
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REMINDER: Chariton County Route 129 to close Monday, Sept. 12, near Salisbury
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists that Missouri Route 129 in Chariton County will close to all traffic on Monday, Sept. 12, for a bridge deck replacement. The prime contractor for the project, Emery Sapp &...
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POSTPONED: Chariton County Route 129 to close near Salisbury
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – The closure of Missouri Route 129 in Chariton County, 0.5 miles south of Route O near Salisbury, for a bridge deck replacement project has been postponed. The prime contractor for the project, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., has notified...
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Chariton County Route 129 to close near Salisbury
ST. JOSEPH, Mo – Missouri Route 129 in Chariton County, south of Route O near Salisbury, is scheduled to close soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to complete a bridge deck replacement project at...
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: During construction, traffic will be directed on a signed detour over U.S. Route 36, Route 5 and U.S. Route 24.
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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For more information about this or other MoDOT projects, please contact our 24-hour Customer Service line at 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636).