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7th Street Bridge plans put on hold

June 3, 2020
Sheila Harris
PictureCassville utility workers clean up approach to 7th Street bridge in preparation for possible future project.
     Removal of old pavement on the west side of the former 7th Street bridge in Cassville took place last week.

    “Without enough funds to move forward with the construction of a new bridge, we’re at a standstill,” Public Works Director, David Brock, said.

    According to Brock, after the 2017 flood which damaged the bridge beyond repair, a FEMA grant of $39,000 fell far short of the bids received for reconstruction cost, so with FEMA’s approval, the funds were spent on other street repair projects.

    “Other sources of funding for a new bridge may become available in the future,” Brock continued, “but, for the time being, we’re just cleaning up the approaches on both sides of the creek and will sow some grass seed.”

    According to Brock, future plans for a bridge are uncertain.

    “After a hydrological analysis of the area, it’s been recommended that we construct something that will allow the water below the bridge to flow more freely, so we don’t run into issues with backups of debris which have caused damage to previous structures,” he added. “In order to do that, we would have to build the roadbed up considerably.”

    In the past, the city had kicked around the idea of constructing a pedestrian bridge across the creek, but even that, Brock says, would require quite a bit of elevation in order for it to withstand flooding.

    “It’s not a realistic possibility in the near-term,” he said. “And, even if it were, there would be better places to construct a pedestrian bridge than on 7th Street. So, for now, we’re just trying to improve appearances.”

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  • Home
  • This Week's Issue
    • New 39th Circuit, county clerk appointments made
    • Cookbook sales benefit Backpack Program at Cassville R-IV
    • DeGraffenreid, Shelter Insurance Foundation Sponsor Scholarship
    • Health department taking names for vaccines
    • Letter to The Editor
    • Roark Family Health to host free COVID-19 testing clinics
    • Exeter High School celebrates homecoming
    • Freedom Bank helps bringweather stations to Cassville R-IV
    • Purdy Eagles improve to 13-4
    • Cox, Mercy collaborate to vaccinate
    • Area crashes result in moderate, minor injuries
    • Purdy High School crowns homecoming royalty
    • Hwy. 76 closed, 2/11, 12 - 4 p.m.
    • Herschel Stehlik receives recognition
    • Tip-off royalty crowned at CHS
    • CHS Class of '65 donates to museum
    • Going wins spelling bee for second consecutive year
    • Arning Restructures Board of Directors
    • Contest on ballot area school boards
    • Health department reports COVID-19 death
    • Local Shriners Honored
    • Five Wildcats on National Signing Day
    • Southwest's Sickles wins road race debut
    • Beloved Angels of Valentine's Day 2021
    • Stokes plays historic game at MSSU
    • Crowder cancels Tuesday classes
    • Liberty Utilities warns of blackouts
    • Barry Electric issues alert
    • Resident reminds of property tax credit for eligible seniors
    • Property rights: When private and public collide
    • Eunice Thomas Elementary to see change in leadership
    • Winter blankets the county
    • CoxHealth changes starting wage, compensation model
    • General Municipal Absentee Voting Begins Tuesday, February 23, 2021
    • Purdy R-II purchases bus radio system
    • Walmart Pharmacies offer COVID-19 vaccines
    • Health department postpones vaccine clinics
    • Beck Farm recognized as Missouri Century Farm award
    • Applications being accepted for 2021 Century Farm
    • DHSS collaborates with area agencies to ensure vaccine access for seniors
    • Basketball tournament brackets released
    • Blue Eye edges Southwest
    • Eunice Thomas January Students of The Month
    • Purdy January medalists announced
    • Southwest Elementary Students of The Month Named
    • Understanding County Aid Road Trust (CART) Funds
    • The Wildcat Takedown Club brings home awards
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  • Sheila Harris Mother nature is playing no favorites across the nation this week, as unseasonably cold weather, snow and ice have affected, or are affecting, the majority of states. Millions in the U.S. are without power. In Barry County, both Barry Elec