M-K-T Bridge Remnants

As reported on KOMU.com the bridge sections for a historical display are being stored on site in preparation for our construction crews to be able to start work on the historical marker.
Construction is scheduled for later this summer.

MKT bridge replacement #s 12 & 13

The trail is officially open the entire length from downtown Columbia to the end of the city section @ Scott Blvd. The first people to cross, when the barricades were "officially" removed, were a runner, a pair of cyclists and a couple out for a walk, they probably did not realized it, but they christened bridge #12 and the newly resurfaced trail section.

Parks and Recreation staff still have to do the following at the site, but trail users will be allowed to pass work sites:

- Seeding of native wildflowers, to be performed at all disturbed areas around bridge #12
- Finishing of improved Katy Lakes connection / turn around and switchback.
- Planning for historic bridge marker - using salvaged bridge sections
- Planning and constructing new trail head signs

Houf Construction is installing steel plates that cover the connection from the concrete to steel truss section of bridges, at bridge #12, and a little site remediation work.

The parking lot at Scott Blvd has now been re-opened.

Thank you for your patience through this project. Even though it is July the contractor has only had 78 work days applied to this project, the other 68 days have been non-worked days, due to site, or weather conditions.

MKT bridge replacement #s 12 & 13

Parks and rec staff and grading contractor are on site, resurfacing
trail today. Even though blue gates have been removed, there is still
construction activity occurring, as signed. Users may enter job site
after 4:30 this afternoon. Trail work is expected to be finished
tomorrow.

Trail users entering from Katy Lake estates will need to take care at the bottom of the hill as base rock has been placed for preliminary trail access improvements to correct drainage issues to the west.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-27-2010

Today: Houf Construction is working their way out of the site and Roy Richardson & Son, Parks Recreation grading contractor is on the trail re-surfacing the trail from bridge #12 to the Scott Blvd trail access.
Tomorrow: Houf Construction will be removing their equipment and performing any last minute clean up tasks. Roy Richardson & Son, Parks Recreation grading contractor will be on the trail re-surfacing the trail from bridge #12 to the Scott Blvd trail access.

The trail section will remain closed until this weekend when the Parks & Recreation Department intends to have all the temporary gates and barriers removed and have the trail re-opened for all trail users.

Please do not enter the job site over the next few days. The site is a working job site and equipment operators are not always able to see trail users.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-23-2010...4:00p.m. update Trail Open

Enjoy your trail!!!!

As of 3:30 this afternoon the trail section between Country Wood trail access and Scott Blvd
access is open for this weekend. the trail section will be closed again on Monday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Please use caution when traveling along this section of trail as there is loose rock on the trail in preparation for resurfacing next week. Use of this trail section is at users own risk.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-23-2010..Trail Section Closed

Due to work in the creek to remove the temporary crossing and approach work on the West end of bridge 12, the trail section is closed today. If the contractor is not working tomorrow then the trail will reopen. Trail users will know if the trail section is open when the blue gate, at the Country Woods access point, is open. Trail users are encouraged not to try to pass the barricades if the contractor is working. The operators have a limited field of vision and are not expecting users in close proximity to their work area.
Thank you for your co-operation!!!

We anticipate only another week or so of trail interruption through this section of the MKT trail

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-21-2010...Flooding Flooding Go Away

The Hinkson is still close to breaking it's banks at the job site. The trail is open to trail users at their own risk. Due care should be taken through the entire length of the work site.

The Missouri is predicated to crest this Friday between Boonville & Jefferson City so flooding on the county and state sections of both the Katy Trail and the Hinkson might be encountered.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-20-2010...Rain Rain Go Away

Rain Rain Go Away....
Site remediation would still be in progress apart from the the almost 1.5 inches of rain that have fallen over the last few days. The area where Houf Construction needs to be is to the right of the bridge, approximately 6 feet under the water!

The rock from the temporary crossing will be used in the west approach to allow for an ADA trail compliant slope. Therefore, since the material is underwater, the job site operations are shut down temporarily.

The barrier to the East of the bridge is partially open for trail users to use the trail (at their own risk). Please use extreme caution and due care through this section of trail as 3" rock has been added to the rutted areas in preparation for resurfacing and is a very loose for trail surface.

We appreciate your understanding in these last few weeks of the project. We anticipate providing you with a much upgraded, safer bridge and a fresh new surface for the trail segment.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-16-2010

Site remediation is underway at the site today and therefore the section of trail between Country Woods Estates and Scott Blvd is closed to all trail users till 4:30 today.

We will re-open the trail for weekend use, but please be advised the approach work is still not complete and there is a great deal of rough material at each end of the bridge.

We will close the trail section again on Monday morning from 7:30-4:30 for the remainder of the week for finish work to be performed and subsequent re-grading work to be done between Scott and bridge #12.

The construction road around #12 and #13 are both in the process of being removed, so please use the constructed bridges.

The trail will be open after 4:30 each day at users own risk. Loose surface material and/or construction equipment will be the biggest dangers.

It's up!

The replacement for the #12 Bridge on the MKT Trail has been set.

Hopefully the weather will hold and the rest of the work can continue.

Note that the Trail is not open yet. The approaches to the bridge still need to constructed. And there are sections of railing that still need to be installed.

But with good weather the trail could be open in two-three weeks.

MKT Bridge #12 - 6-29-2010

This last weekend's rains have swollen the Hinkson Creek, yet again. We are waiting for the water level to fall again by mid to late week. If the water does fall below the crossing we will be able to set the last section of bridge. Houf Construction has been unable to cross the creek for the last 3 weeks, due to the flooding and rain. Hopefully our luck will change later this week.

MKT Bridge #12 - 6-24-2010

Just watching and waiting....


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6-23-2010

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MKT Bridge #12 - 6-21-2010

The Hinkson Creek has backed up a further 2 feet at the bridge replacement job site. We do not expect the water level to recede below the construction bypass till at least next week. As mentioned in previous posts, once the water recedes below the bypass, we will have approximately 2 weeks or work till completion.

In the meanwhile before we get started again, please enjoy the site as it is quite peaceful and you can see plenty of wildlife approaching bridge #12 from either East or West.

MKT Bridge #12 - 6-18-2010

Unfortunately we have not been able to progress this week with the Hinkson Creek looking more like a pond than a creek this week. When the water recedes we will update you as to when the final bridge section will be installed. If any of you are interested the steel section of bridge is being stored on the parking lot at Scott on the East side of the road.

MKT Bridge #12 - 6-15-2010

The Hinkson is still backed up from the Missouri and work has stalled on the site. Unfortunately all we can do is wait. Once the crossing is passable we will be on site approximately 2 more weeks.

According to the NOAA the Missouri River will crest at Boonville 1:00 a.m. June 20th and at Jefferson City 1:00 a.m. June 21st. When the Missouri recedes so should the Hinkson. Hopefully late next week there will be noticeable progress made (weather permitting)

MKT Bridge #12 - 6-11-2010

The temporary crossing that will be used as the assembly point for the two halves of the steel truss bridge is under water by 2 feet.


The Hinkson Creek is still backed up from both the Perche Creek and Missouri River. The Missouri River is not predicted to fall below flood stage, at Boonville, till Tuesday. Both Houf and Parks and Recreation staff are monitoring flood and weather forecasts to see when it will be possible to set cranes to lift this last and most important piece of the bridge into place. We will keep you posted as to when this will happen.

MKT Bridge #12 -6-9-2010

8:30 this morning - Welding guard rails on West bridge section. Waiting for bypass water to recede.









2:30 this afternoon - Guard rails installed. Water now rising over bypass.

We will wait and see how the water recedes by tomorrow a.m. to see if guard rails can be installed on East bank bridge section. A few more dry days will allow the cranes to set up on either side of the creek to install the last pieces of the bridge.

MKT Bridge #12 -6-7-2010

The two steel truss sections of bridge have finally arrived on site. Their arrival has only been delayed by the variable water levels through this very wet spring and transportation troubles. They arrive just in time for, yes, a 90% predicted chance of significant rainfall! If the a fore mentioned rain is indeed dodged cranes will be able to install this final section of the bridge and start work on the approaches.

On a personal note I looking forwarding to crossing this bridge that Mother Nature was pretty keen on have delayed until now.

MKT Bridge #12 -6-4-2010

Bridge delivery has been put off till Tuesday June 8th. Bridge bypass will be open for weekend to all trail users. National Trail Days Walk/Run/Bike users will be able to use the trail for the full 10K distance of the event. Trail users are cautioned about uneven tread and steep inclines at the Bridge bypass at Bridge #12 over the Hinkson Creek.

MKT Bridge #12 -6-3-2010

The spotty showers yesterday stopped work at the job site for the day, but this morning the concrete beams were being grouted and guardrail posts were being installed.

The main steel trestle sections are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, if the trucks are on schedule, or failing that Monday . They will be pieced together at the temporary crossing and lifted into place with two cranes. This will be a rare sight to be seen!

Next week, if all goes to schedule, will be the finishing of bridge #12 and installation of the approaches.

Parks & Recreation will also be re-grading the trail between bridges #12 and Scott as Houf Construction works out of the site.

Thank you for bearing with us on the project.......we know that users are anxious to get back to construction free recreation.