Project OverviewThe City of Liberty is finalizing design of a project to remove and replace the Marilynn Avenue Bridge which crosses Cates Branch Creek. Why is the project needed?The Marilynn Ave

Project OverviewThe City of Liberty is finalizing design of a project to remove and replace the Marilynn Avenue Bridge which crosses Cates Branch Creek. Why is the project needed?The Marilynn Avenue Bridge crosses Cates Branch Creek and is located approximately 0.25 miles west of Southview Dr. The existing 23-foot long structure is a single span, precast concrete channel beam bridge.The City has bridge inspections conducted every two years, during the 2021 inspection cycle the Marilynn Avenue Bridge was rated as a 4 in "fair" condition with a posted 10 ton load limit. Based on the 2021 inspection the City determined that it was in the public's best interest to proactively begin looking at replacing the bridge. Design of a replacement began in 2023. During the 2025 inspection cycle the Marilynn Avenue Bridge was downgraded and rates as a 3 with a recommendation to look into replacement or rehabilitation alternatives. How is construction going to be funded?The construction will be funded through City Capital and Transportation Sales Taxes which is dedicated to funding transportation and roadway roadway improvement projects. The total cost of construction cost estimate is $800,000. When is construction scheduled for?Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2027/2028 pending all environmental authorizations and approvals as well as the successful acquisition of necessary easements and a contract for construction.What about the Sherrill St. Bridge?The original design, which began in 2023, looked at replacing the Marilynn Ave. bridge and then closing the Sherrill St. bridge with either a "hammer-head" or cul-de-sac installed on either end of the closed bridge. As design progressed it was determined that the installation of "hammer-heads" and/or cul-de-sacs was cost prohibitive. As such the current plan accounts for the Sherrill St. bridge to remain open with the potential for it to function as a pedestrian crossing only as its service life for vehicles nears its end. Questions:Contact the Capital Projects Engineer via email.