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McDonald County reviews MoDOT bridge inspection showing six bridges in poor condition
Summary
McDonald County commissioners reviewed Missouri Department of Transportation inspection reports that rated six of the county's 41 bridges as poor and agreed to pursue Soft Match pre-approval and planning after determining BRO funds are unlikely; accounts payable of $48,300.50 were also approved.
Presiding Commissioner Bryan Hall, Eastern Commissioner Jamey Cope and Western Commissioner Rick Lett met May 6, 2024, to review bridge inspection reports with Missouri Department of Transportation representatives Ryan Dingman and Laura Campbell and County Road Foreman Jerry Mullins. The commission also signed and approved accounts payable totaling $48,300.50.
The MoDOT review, as recorded in the minutes, covered all 41 bridges in the county's inventory: 38 owned by McDonald County, two owned by the City of Anderson and one owned by the City of Pineville. Inspection results listed nine bridges in good condition, 26 in fair condition and six in poor condition, meaning inspectors identified items that need repair for the structures to receive a higher rating.
The minutes note that McDonald County does not expect to receive Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (BRO) funds to cover the recommended repairs. In response, commissioners recorded that they will contact Julie Ziebert to begin transportation repair planning and will seek Soft Match pre-approval planning to pursue alternative funding and matching options.
County Road Foreman Jerry Mullins participated in the discussion with the MoDOT representatives; the commission later conducted a visual inspection of county roads by driving certain routes to observe conditions first-hand, according to the minutes.
No formal motions, roll-call votes or mover/second details were recorded in the minutes for the bridge discussion; the only formal action noted in the record was the signing and approval of accounts payable in the amount of $48,300.50. The meeting adjourned with the commission scheduled to reconvene on May 8, 2024.
Details recorded in the minutes, including the bridge counts and condition breakdown, will guide the commission's next steps on repair planning and funding outreach to state contacts.
