- The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is offering the 1951-built Theodosia Bridge over Bull Shoals Lake for free, provided the recipient covers all relocation costs.
- The over 1,800-foot-long structure requires eligible applicants, including government agencies and non-profit organizations, to submit comprehensive proposals by January 9, 2026.
- These proposals must detail the bridge's dismantling, relocation, and intended reuse, along with cost estimates.
- MoDOT offers reimbursement equivalent to demolition costs if the recipient undertakes the removal themselves, encouraging exploration of additional funding sources.
- While local interest in preserving the bridge is high, officials are concerned that relocation expenses, potentially running into millions, could make the project financially unfeasible; MoDOT plans a new bridge estimated to cost around $100.4 million.
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An 1800-foot bridge in Missouri is available for free. There’s just one catch
