What happens if a bridge doesn’t meet state standards?
A. If a bridge doesn’t meet safety standards, Clay County is responsible for repairing or replacing the bridge based on MoDOT’s determination. In the past few years, MoDOT has required several County bridges to be replaced due to deterioration or flood damage. The Highway Department is in the process of obtaining engineering plans for each bridge and submitting them to MoDOT for approval. Contractors on each job will be overseen by the Highway Department.
