State profile · Near national median SD

Missouri bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Missouri — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

24,654
Public bridges
34.5%
Good condition
8.5%
Poor condition
8.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

24,654

Public highway bridges in Missouri

Good Condition

34.5%

8,506 bridges rated 7-9

-15.5pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

8.5%

2,104 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

8.5%

2,104 bridges flagged for repair priority

1.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Missouri vs national bridge condition

Missouri — Good condition share 34.5%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Missouri — Structurally deficient share 28.4%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Missouri (FHWA NBI)

Missouri34.50150077066601%48.14228928368622%8.53411211162489%8.53411211162489%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Missouri (FHWA NBI)

Missouri vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Missouri on the same metric.

17

Illinois

7.88% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,743

25

Massachusetts

7.96% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,314
Selected

29

Missouri

8.53% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$24,654

26

Michigan

8.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,188

02

Alaska

10.12% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$909

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Missouri

Six lowest-condition bridges in Missouri, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Missouri

US 65 N

Fair

Over: POMME DE TERRE RVR

S 16 T 31 N R 20 W, Greene, MO

Built 1967 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 6,636

SW 25TH ST

Fair

Over: E WOLF CR

S 36 T 61 N R 25 W, Grundy, MO

Built 1940 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 35

US 136 E

Fair

Over: WHITE OAK CR

S 14 T 63 N R 29 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1965 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 2,455

RT A E

Fair

Over: LIT PANTHER CR

S 5 T 64 N R 26 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1949 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 340

NW501

Fair

Over: HONEY CR

S 6 T 43 N R 26 W, Henry, MO

Built 1960 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 45

SW1651

Fair

Over: BRUSHY CR

S 19 T 41 N R 28 W, Henry, MO

Built 1930 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 25

SE181

Fair

Over: DUMPLING CR

S 20 T 41 N R 25 W, Henry, MO

Built 1953 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 40

MO 7 S

Fair

Over: TOWN CR

S 34 T 42 N R 26 W, Henry, MO

Built 1962 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 17,970

RT CC E

Fair

Over: WADERS CR

S 5 T 43 N R 25 W, Henry, MO

Built 1957 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 264

RT YY E

Fair

Over: NELSON CR

S 26 T 42 N R 25 W, Henry, MO

Built 1957 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 262

MO 17 S

Fair

Over: ELEVEN POINT RVR

S 25 T 26 N R 8 W, Howell, MO

Built 1958 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,046

RT PP S

Fair

Over: SEARS BR

S 34 T 23 N R 7 W, Howell, MO

Built 1956 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 206

RT BB S

Fair

Over: GUNTERS VALLEY

S 3 T 24 N R 8 W, Howell, MO

Built 1954 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,416

RT N S

Fair

Over: BLACK CR

S 35 T 34 N R 2 E, Iron, MO

Built 1974 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,290

MO 221 S

Fair

Over: BR KNOB CR

S 30 T 34 N R 4 E, Iron, MO

Built 1954 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 2,236

3RD ST

Fair

Over: CEDAR CR

S 2 T 47 N R 32 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1978 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 8,600

MO 150 E

Fair

Over: OIL CR

S 36 T 47 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1972 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 7,881

BRDWY-WOODSWETHER

Fair

Over: BNSF RR

S 31 T 50 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1951 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 105

REED AVE

Fair

Over: TRIB OF CENTER CR

S 8 T 27 N R 29 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1930 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 100

KENSER RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO TURKEY CR

S 9 T 27 N R 32 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1930 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 250

RT AA S

Fair

Over: BEN'S BR

S 21 T 28 N R 32 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1954 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 3,142

RT M E

Fair

Over: LIT NORTH FK

S 35 T 30 N R 33 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1960 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 564

RT O S

Fair

Over: E FK COLLIERS BR

S 25 T 30 N R 32 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1936 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 301

MEYER RD

Fair

Over: JOACHIM CR

S 895 T 40 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1983 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 500

RT Y S

Fair

Over: DRY CR

S 14 T 40 N R 3 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1972 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 3,155

FOUNTAIN DR

Fair

Over: TRIB TO GLAIZE CR

S 335 T 42 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2005 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 270

CO RD NW 200

Fair

Over: S FK BLACKWATER RV

S 16 T 46 N R 28 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 93

CO RD SW 200

Fair

Over: TRIB OF POST OAK C

S 35 T 46 N R 27 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1992 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 60

CO RD SW 900

Fair

Over: E FK POST OAK CR

S 4 T 44 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 60

CO RD SW 1115

Fair

Over: PANTHER CR

S 22 T 44 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1989 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 110

COUNTY RD NW 100

Fair

Over: BR S FK BLACKWATER

S 18 T 46 N R 28 W, Johnson, MO

Built 2010 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 10

US 50 W

Fair

Over: BLACKWATER CR

S 11 T 46 N R 27 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1924 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 8,446

RT V E

Fair

Over: HAW CR

S 32 T 47 N R 25 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1951 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 551

RT Y E

Fair

Over: CLEAR CR

S 24 T 45 N R 25 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1953 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 153

US 50 W

Fair

Over: POST OAK CR

S 14 T 46 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1967 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 14,229

COUNTY RD 047

Fair

Over: CREEK BR

S 34 T 63 N R 11 W, Knox, MO

Built 1998 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 25

COUNTY RD 137

Fair

Over: DTCH OF S FABIUS R

S 13 T 62 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1988 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 150

Fair

Over: BR OF S FABIUS RVR

S 18 T 62 N R 11 W, Knox, MO

Built 1990 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 75

COUNTY RD 247

Fair

Over: CREEK

S 18 T 61 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1987 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 35

RT A S

Fair

Over: LIT FABIUS RVR

S 1 T 61 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1953 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 285

RT TT S

Fair

Over: LONG BR

S 20 T 61 N R 11 W, Knox, MO

Built 1956 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 99

IS 44 E

Fair

Over: GASCONADE RVR OVRF

S 14 T 35 N R 14 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1956 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 14,758

AFEK RD

Fair

Over: BR OF DAVIS CR

S 10 T 48 N R 26 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1935 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 25

CHIHUAHUA RD

Fair

Over: BLACKJACK CR

S 22 T 48 N R 26 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1930 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 35

RT O S

Fair

Over: KCS RR

S 22 T 49 N R 27 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1960 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,289

US 24 E

Fair

Over: BIG SNI-A-BAR CR

S 22 T 50 N R 28 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1956 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 3,949

RT U E

Fair

Over: DAVIS CR

S 13 T 48 N R 29 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1960 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 524

COUNTY RD 1120

Fair

Over: STAHL CR

S 25 T 29 N R 27 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1920 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 250

RT AA S

Fair

Over: COON CR

S 1 T 29 N R 29 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1950 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 138

RT B S

Fair

Over: OYSTER BR

S 1 T 60 N R 6 W, Lewis, MO

Built 1984 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,657

Showing 6,801-6,850 of 24,654 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.