Marion CO, replace bridge #1460010 on county road 281 over big branch

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $226,703.36 to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on June 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant supports the replacement of Bridge #1460010 located on County Road 281 over Big Branch in Marion County, Missouri. The project involves the demolition of the existing bridge structure and construction of a new bridge to restore safe passage and maintain transportation connectivity in the county.

This award represents a standard infrastructure preservation initiative under the FHWA's Highway Planning and Construction program, which provides formula-based funding to state departments of transportation for bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, and replacement projects. As a formula grant recipient, MoDOT has primary responsibility for project administration, design approval, and construction oversight in accordance with applicable federal requirements under 23 CFR and 49 CFR, including mandatory environmental review and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.