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

COUNTY RD 255

Fair

Over: NORTH RVR

S 7 T 58 N R 9 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 352

Fair

Over: BLACK CR

S 7 T 57 N R 9 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 474

Fair

Over: BAKER BR

S 20 T 57 N R 9 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1999 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 516

Fair

Over: OTTER CR

S 15 T 56 N R 12 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 227

Fair

Over: BLACK CR

S 10 T 58 N R 11 W, Shelby, MO

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 45

COUNTY RD 227

Fair

Over: BR OF BLACK CR

S 15 T 58 N R 11 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35

MO 168 E

Fair

Over: HALE BR

S 21 T 58 N R 10 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1933 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 452

BRYAN RD

Fair

Over: BR OF BELLEAU CR

S 36 T 47 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,000

CIVIC PARK DR

Fair

Over: BR OF PERUQUE CR

S 20 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 300

MEXICO RD

Fair

Over: BELLEAU CR

S 32 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,000

MEXICO RD

Fair

Over: BR OF BELLEAU CR

S 1669 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 500

POINT PRAIRIE RD

Fair

Over: SAMS CR

S 33 T 47 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 898

LITTLE HILLS EXPY

Fair

Over: BOSCHERT CR

S 188 T 47 N R 5 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,700

DEFIANCE RD

Fair

Over: FEMME OSAGE CR

S 303 T 45 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 218

MEXICO RD

Fair

Over: DARDENNE CR

S 1738 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 22,000

US 61 S

Fair

Over: MCCOY CR

S 145 T 47 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1973 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25,335

WENTZVILLE PKWY

Fair

Over: TRIB OF MCCOY CR

S 23 T 47 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 23,710

MUEGGE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF COLE CR

S 3280 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 15,200

MUEGGE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF COLE CR

S 3280 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 14,000

MUEGGE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF COLE CR

S 3280 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 13,000

OLD DOMINION ST

Fair

Over: TRIB 15

S 11 T 46 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 314

KEYSTONE CROSSING

Fair

Over: TRIB 15

S 11 T 46 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 386

WINGHAVEN BLVD

Fair

Over: BR OF DARDENNE CR

S 1669 T 46 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20,000

PHOENIX PKWY

Fair

Over: BR OF DARDENNE CR

S 1641 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 10,000

PEDROTTI LN

Fair

Over: BR OF BELLEAU CR

S 31 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 200

ELM POINT IND DR

Fair

Over: COLE CR

S 205 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 9,144

PERRY CATE BLVD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF PERQUE CR

S 22 T 47 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2000 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,776

WATERBURY FALLS

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DARDENNE C

S 1669 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2001 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 600

SUEMANDY DR

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SPENCER CR

S 30 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 5,600

SUEMANDY DR

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SPENCER CR

S 30 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 5,600

EXEC CENTRE PKWY

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SPENCER CR

S 30 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2001 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,000

UPPER BOTTOM RD

Fair

Over: DUCKETT CR

S 27 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,748

DINGELDINE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DARDENNE C

S 20 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2003 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,880

KISKER RD

Fair

Over: BR OF DARDENNE CR

S 19 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,669

EAGLES HILL RIDG

Fair

Over: DUCKETT CR

S 22 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1995 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,716

OLD MORAY

Fair

Over: SANDFORT CR

S 26 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2004 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 370

ARENA PKWY

Fair

Over: TAYLOR BR

S 1198 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1994 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,945

JUNGS STATION RD

Fair

Over: DUCKETT CR

S 31 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,667

PITMAN HILL RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DARDENNE C

S 292 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,968

BATES RD

Fair

Over: DARDENNE CR

S 1669 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2009 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,525

GUTHRIE RD

Fair

Over: PERUQUE CR

S 22 T 47 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2009 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 400

STONE BEND TRAIL

Fair

Over: TRIB ON ENON BR

S 7 T 47 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2005 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 400

VILLAGE CENTER DR

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DARDENNE C

S 1641 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,000

FALLON PKWY

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DARDENNE C

S 9 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,000

AVONDALE SPRING DR

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DARDENNE C

S 67 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,000

PIEPER RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF PERUQUE CR

S 16 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1996 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,000

DEERFIELD ESTATE

Fair

Over: TRIB OF PERUQUE CR

S 16 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,500

KOCH RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF PERUQUE CR

S 17 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2008 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,500

HENNING RD

Fair

Over: OLD DARDENNE CR

S 1669 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2011 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,122

GUTERMUTH RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO CROOKED CR

S 1669 T 46 N R 3 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,551

Showing 9,401-9,450 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.