The bridge on Route 13 over Log Creek, just south of Kingston, is now closed, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge was closed following a regularly scheduled inspection that revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The closure is anticipated to last at least two weeks. The bridge will reopen once temporary support structures are built and inspectors determine the bridge is safe for motorists. A detour is in place over Routes HH, D and 116.

“The safety of the traveling public and our workers remains our number one priority at MoDOT,” said Northwest District Engineer Don Wichern. “The closure of the bridge while the temporary supports are installed, ensures that motorists are not at risk.”

The Log Creek Bridge was built in 1930 and carries approximately 2,500 vehicles a day. The bridge is currently scheduled to be replaced in 2017. All bridges throughout the United States are federally required to be inspected at least every two years. MoDOT’s Northwest District has more than 1,300 bridges among its 20 counties.