Route UU, southwest of Bosworth in Carroll County is now open after completion of two bridge deck replacement projects.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Big Creek and Shootman Creek Bridges were closed in early September 2022 and crews were able to reopen the roadway on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Both bridges were previously one-lane bridges and in poor condition. Big Creek Bridge limited vehicles over 16 tons to 15 miles per hour. The improvements widened both bridges to 22 feet to accommodate two-way traffic and brought railings up to current standards. In addition, the superstructure of the Big Creek Bridge was strengthened, eliminating the need for load posting.