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

MO 59 N

Fair

Over: FIDELITY CR

S 9 T 27 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1930 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,976

RT K E

Fair

Over: LOGCHAIN CR

S 16 T 30 N R 29 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1959 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 342

ARLENE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SALINE CR

S 33 T 43 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

BEAR CREEK RD

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 26 T 43 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,922

OLD SUGAR CREEK RD

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 20 T 43 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,100

SALINE RD

Fair

Over: SALINE CR

S 301 T 43 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,104

FRONT ST

Fair

Over: ROCK CR

S 659 T 42 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 400

THIRD ST

Fair

Over: PRATT ST

S 9 T 39 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 800

CEDAR HILL RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF BIG RVR

S 18 T 42 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,500

KLONDIKE RD

Fair

Over: BIG RVR

S 921 T 41 N R 3 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 130

JARVIS RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SANDY CR

S 19 T 41 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 341

JARVIS RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SANDY CR

S 21 T 41 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 341

SANDY VALLEY RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SANDY CR

S 18 T 41 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 670

SANDY CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SANDY CR

S 18 T 41 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 827

VICTORIA RD

Fair

Over: BUCK CR

S 26 T 40 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,079

FRAZIER RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF BOYD BR

S 30 T 39 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 66

MO 21 N

Fair

Over: SANDY CR

S 23 T 41 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 9,871

MO 21 S

Fair

Over: SANDY CR

S 22 T 41 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,809

VALLES MINES SCHOO

Fair

Over: VALLES MINES CR

S 3 T 38 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2003 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

PRIVATE ENTRANCE

Fair

Over: BLACK CR

S 1985 T 42 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2012 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 200

CALEB CROSSING

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 664 T 43 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2004 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 170

WOODSIDE DR

Fair

Over: UKNOWN CR

S 36 T 43 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 80

KNEFF FARM CROSSNG

Fair

Over: TRIB TO GLAIZE CR

S 1969 T 42 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 120

CATLIN DR

Fair

Over: GLAIZE CRK

S 25 T 42 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 5,476

KINGSGATE PKWY

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 26 T 43 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2008 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 200

SIERRA PARKWAY

Fair

Over: BLACK CRK

S 2019 T 42 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 200

US 61 S

Fair

Over: COLE BR

S 35 T 40 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1938 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 6,586

MO 21 S

Fair

Over: WHITEHEAD CR

S 8 T 39 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1946 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,158

RT FF S

Fair

Over: LABARQUE CR

S 23 T 43 N R 3 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1958 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,070

RT BB S

Fair

Over: BR BELEW CR

S 17 T 41 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1966 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,689

CO RD NE 400

Fair

Over: LIT WALNUT CR

S 2 T 47 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 45

CO RD NE 175

Fair

Over: CLEAR FK BLACKWATE

S 17 T 46 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 45

W DIVISION RD

Fair

Over: W FK POST OAK CR

S 22 T 46 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 300

CO RD NW 901

Fair

Over: S FK BLACKWATER RV

S 17 T 46 N R 27 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 110

CO RD SW 1501

Fair

Over: S FK BLACKWATER RV

S 20 T 46 N R 28 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 46

CO RD SW 1501

Fair

Over: BR S FK BLACKWATER

S 29 T 46 N R 28 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 60

CO RD SW 371

Fair

Over: BRADLEY BR W FK PO

S 8 T 45 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 110

CO RD SE 550

Fair

Over: CLEAR FK

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

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

CO RD SE 350

Fair

Over: CLEAR FK

S 7 T 45 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 110

CO RD SE 1300

Fair

Over: E FK TEBO CR

S 26 T 44 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 45

CO RD SE 251

Fair

Over: MINERAL CR

S 17 T 44 N R 25 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 70

CO RD NW 1050

Fair

Over: BLACKJACK CR

S 34 T 48 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 2000 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 45

CO RD NE 1201

Fair

Over: BR OF WALNUT CR

S 12 T 46 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 2004 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

US 50 E

Fair

Over: CLEAR FK CR

S 17 T 46 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 10,364

SE 651ST RD

Fair

Over: BR CLEAR FK BLACKW

S 36 T 45 N R 25 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1996 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

BU 13 S

Fair

Over: UP RR

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

Built 1963 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 14,241

MO 23 S

Fair

Over: LIT WALNUT CR

S 22 T 47 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1953 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,919

COUNTY RD 45

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 9 T 63 N R 11 W, Knox, MO

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 107

Fair

Over: BR OF LITTLE CR

S 35 T 62 N R 13 W, Knox, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 110

Fair

Over: BRANCH

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

Built 1994 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35

Showing 9,101-9,150 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.