Mo. Rev. Stat. § 231.070
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
It shall be the duty of the road overseer to keep the roads in his district in as good repair as the funds at his command will permit. He shall at all times conform to the plans and specifications and instructions of the county highway engineer for the character of the work in question.
§ 231.070, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 8520