Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mount Washington Cemetery Bridge Facts
Due to the new Rock Creek Bridge and the City of Independence storm water diversion project having recently been completed, the water flowing down Rock Creek had an obstructed path to flow onto cemetery property. These changes were made during the project without looking downstream to consider what impact they would have on Mount Washington.
Mount Washington retained Davidson Engineering to find viable options for a bridge replacement. We were hopeful of receiving a federal grant that would help offset the cost of a new bridge but those have been denied. After meetings with the state and FEMA, it has been determined that under no circumstances will a culvert be allowed to be reconstructed in the stream at the location of the existing culvert.
FEMA has determined that the only way the structure can be replaced is to construct a bridge spanning the entire channel, and this bridge must be capable of passing the 100-year storm and be approved by the Army Corp of Engineers. Owing to these government-imposed requirements, we are looking at a very expensive bridge.
Fortunately, no area of the cemetery has been rendered inaccessible by the damage to the bridge. There are alternate routes within the cemetery property that will allow you to visit any gravesite on our grounds. Please visit the following website or scan the bar code for a copy of the overview map.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 2014.
Location. 39° 5.832′ N, 94° 28.27′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from South Brookside Avenue. Marker is located at Mount Washington Cemetery. It can be accessed from East Truman Road (MO-12). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 S Brookside Ave, Independence MO 64053, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Bridger Gravesite (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Rockhill Nelson Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away); Hill Farm & Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Sugar Creek Veteran's Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Woodson House (approx. 2 miles away); Battle Line at Railroad Cut (approx. 2.2 miles away); F.M. Smith Study (approx. 2.3 miles away); Flournoy House (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Regarding Mount Washington Cemetery Bridge Facts. The link on the marker is no longer available.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.