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Road-and-bridge update: Turkey Creek work, culverts, sinkhole repair and West County School sidewalk finished
Summary
Road and Bridge staff reported progress on Turkey Creek and Cherokee Landing bridge work, culvert replacements, a sinkhole repair, certification work with MoDOT and completion of a grant-funded sidewalk at West County School.
St. Francois County Road and Bridge staff reported progress on ongoing projects including work at Turkey Creek and Cherokee Landing, culvert and ditch repairs, a sinkhole repair on Cedar Fall, and final inspection of a grant-funded sidewalk at West County School.
Road and Bridge staff described work at Turkey Creek where crews dug about 3 feet and placed base rock; contractors conducted proof rolling and density testing, and asphalt placement was scheduled to follow. The report noted roughly 2,300 tons of asphalt were expected for the project and that weather briefly delayed final paving. Staff said riprap, culvert replacements and ditch cleaning took place on several county roads (Vance Road, Patterson, Berry Road, Groody and Westover). A sinkhole on Cedar Fall Road was inspected and repaired.
Staff also described coordination with MoDOT to certify the county's road-mile inventory, a process not completed in about 15 years and necessary for state funding allocations. The transcript includes differing mile estimates discussed in the meeting (figures mentioned included 3.89 and approximately 4.04), and staff said they will work with the auditor to develop an amortization approach for voting machines and other capital items.
Separately, staff reported completion of a sidewalk project at West County School that was funded by a grant because the school is located in the county rather than a city. Officials said the sidewalk provides a safer walking route for students who previously walked in grass or near a highway; design work includes concrete blocks placed as barriers near the school.
Why it matters: The projects address immediate road safety and infrastructure needs, affect county eligibility for MoDOT funding and include a safety improvement for schoolchildren.
What the record shows and does not show: The transcript records project status updates and progress metrics (e.g., asphalt tonnage estimate) but does not include final costs for all projects or completion dates for every item.
