Beaver Creek bridge in Taney County shut down! Repairs start Nov 26!

KY3 abstract: The Beaver Creek bridge in Taney County is now the third major bridge to be shut down by Missouri Department of Transportation in the last three weeks.

In just about a two hour period Saturday, dozens of cars made it as far at the road leading up to the Beaver Creek bridge and had to turn right back around. Many of the drivers told KY3 their only option is a 45 minute detour.

MODOT: U.S. Route 160 at Beaver Creek near Kissee Mills CLOSED Immediately Due to Bridge deterioration!

What: U.S. Route 160 at the bridge over Beaver Creek near Kissee Mills CLOSED immediately due to deterioration of the bridge structure

Why: A inspection of the bridge this week has shown extreme deterioration of the support components located under the bridge deck that connect the deck to the girders and other support structures. The bridge will remain CLOSED until repairs can be made. Currently, there is no timetable for completing repairs. More information will be announced later when repairs are scheduled.

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Details:

• Route 160 CLOSED at the bridge over Beaver Creek near Kissee Mills
• The bridge was built in 1953 and carries 2,000 vehicles a day
• Drivers will be able to get to entrances and driveways on either side of the bridge but will not be able to cross the bridge
• Drivers are urged to use state routes to get around the closing including Route 125 and Route 76

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)
I'll post updates here if I get any news from MoDot!

UPDATE: Good news! This from MoDot - 'Repairs on the U.S. Route 160 bridge over Beaver Creek will start on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and could last until mid-December.