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Andrew from Monett on 5/6/2026 12:44:54 PM:

Does anyone have any information on the status of the Charlette Creek bridge west of Marthasville? MO State Parks has the bridge listed as closed. In the past, I've always found ways across a bridge-out without going much (if at all) off the trail. Has anyone ridden this since 4/19?

"Part of the Katy Trail from mile post 79.40 to mile post 79.60 is under the following advisory:

Closed: Due to storm damage the bridge at Fallen Timber is CLOSED.

Start:4/19/2026
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Bill R. from Wentzville on 5/7/2026 6:56:04 AM:

Darn! That's one of my "go to" rides. Looking at it from an aerial view. I don't see a good way around it. DNR is pretty good at getting these things fixed. I wonder how severe the damage is.

Rider 2026 on 5/8/2026 11:47:06 AM:

Bumping this up regarding bridge status. Anyone have any insight?

Andrew from Monett on 5/8/2026 1:06:55 PM:

Yeah, it was easy enough to get past the usual bridge-outs like the Salt Creek bridge-out, but I remember this being "closed" previous years as well. The dropoff at this location would make a traditional ford rather dangerous for even a very capable individual. There's a google street maps image of how high up this bridge is. Assuming it's not a complete wash-out of the bridge, I presume it'll more akin to an "at your own risk" crossing.

Kylea from Kansas City on 5/9/2026 4:34:47 AM:

I hiked it on Tuesday. It's still out and MO Parks is being very proactive about not letting anyone pass. I had to hike the highway for 3-4 miles until I reached Marthasville. Doable but not ideal.

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