Districts Impacted
Project Milestones
About the Project
The truss bridge over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail on MO Route 7 (Dr. Fred L Seevers Memorial Bridge) built in 1948 is nearing the end of its service life and is scheduled to be replaced. The bridge is located just north of Raffurty Road and just south of 1st Street in Pleasant Hill. This project will require the closure of MO 7 during construction and intermittent impacts to the Rock Island Trail. The current bridge is a truss-style bridge, which can cost more and be more difficult to maintain. The bridge will be replaced with a girder-style bridge.
Construction will take place on MO Route 7 from MO Route 291 to MO Route 58.
Construction and Potential Traffic Impacts
Construction is anticipated to take place from spring 2026 through the end of 2026. During construction, MO Route 7 will be CLOSED from MO Route 291 to MO Route 58.
Detour Route
Motorists are encouraged to use MO Route 58 and MO Route 291 during construction.
Impacts to the Rock Island Trail
The trail will be intermittently closed for bridge demolition and other key stages of construction. Outside of those times, the trail will remain open. The contractor will install a catchment while work is being done for active trail users. There will not be a signed detour for temporary trail closures.
Estimated Cost and Funding
The project is currently estimated to cost between $6-8 million and is state and federally funded.
The project is scheduled for a Nov. 2025 letting with completion scheduled for the end of 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why not build a new bridge while keeping the old bridge open to traffic?
Building on the current alignment eliminates right-of-way impacts and lessens utility impacts.
2) Why don't we see any truss-style bridges being built anymore?
Girder-style bridges as compared to Truss-style bridges, can span longer distances which reduces overall construction and maintenance costs.
Project Renderings
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Rendering of the MO 7 Bridge over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Pleasant Hill
Rendering of the MO 7 Bridge over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Pleasant Hill
For More Information
The in-person public meeting was held from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11 in the commons area of Pleasant Hill High School, located at 1 Rooster Way Pleasant Hill, MO 64080. An online comment period opened at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11 and will remain open until 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25. You can submit your comments and questions through the webform below.
Project displays are included below.
Rock Island Trail Temporary Closure
For More Information
If you need additional information, contacts for MoDOT are listed below.
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Christopher West, Project Manager - MoDOT
- Jill Bruss, MoDOT Area Engineer
Email: jill.bruss@modot.mo.gov
- MoDOT Customer Service Line: 1-888-275-6636
Project Area
Bridge Replacement on MO Route 7 over Big Creek in Pleasant Hill
In the News
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MoDOT to host public meeting regarding replacement of MO 7 Bridge over Big Creek & Rock Island Trail
CASS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting regarding the replacement of the Missouri Route 7 Bridge over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail in Cass County.
The truss-style bridge over Big Creek and the...