Districts Impacted
This photo, taken of the driving surface of the bridge July 13, 2026, shows the damage caused by flooding to the pavement approaching the bridge. Due to the dirt under the approach being washed away, the pavement collapsed and will need to be repaired, after the supporting dirt and structures under the approach are repaired.
This photo, taken in May 2026, prior to the flooding event, shows the undamaged end of the bridge.
This photo, taken under the bridge July 13, 2026, shows the damage caused by flooding. The standing water surrounds one of the middle support structures of the bridge. Much of the dirt around the base of these supports was washed away and repairs are needed.
The metal on the right of the bridge support washed downstream and was probably part of a fence or gate. It is not part of the bridge structure.
This photo, taken from the side of the bridge July 10, 2026, shows the damage caused by flooding. The guardrail supports are hanging in mid-air and the dirt supporting the bridge approach is washed away. The concrete end of the bridge, has also had the dirt washed away, compromising the integrity of the bridge's support system.
This photo, taken under the bridge July 13, 2026, shows the damage caused by flooding. The dirt supporting the bridge approach is washed away. The concrete end of the bridge, has also had the dirt washed away, and will need repair.
The small concrete structure on the left edge of the frame is from the bridge that stood in this location previously and is unrelated to the current structure.
This photo, taken from the side and under the bridge July 13, 2026, shows the damage caused by flooding. The dirt supporting the guardrail and bridge approach is washed away. The concrete end of the bridge, has also had the dirt washed away, and will need repair.
The small concrete structure near the bottom of the frame, middle right, is from the bridge that stood in this location previously and is unrelated to the current structure.
Project Timeline
Significant rainfall in a short time period caused flash flooding in the Crawford County area in early July. On July 10, the Missouri Department of Transportation assessed the bridge over Dry Creek on Missouri Route 49. Due to the amount of damage, the bridge was determined to be unsuitable for traffic and was closed until repairs could be made.
MoDOT's Bridge and Maintenance divisions worked together to develop a repair plan to reopen the bridge safely and as quickly as possible for the 1,000+ vehicles that use it each day.
Local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to begin repairs as early as the week of July 27. Included in the work will be repairs to the bridge approach (the pavement adjacent to the end of the bridge) and the supporting structure at the end of the bridge. Both are undermined, missing in places and unsafe for vehicles. Guardrail repair and/or replacement will also be required.
Repairs should be completed by mid- to late August 2026.