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 241

Fair

Over: BR OF HONEY CR

S 2 T 64 N R 8 W, Clark, MO

Built 1997 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 50

N MYRTLE ST

Fair

Over: ROCK CR

S 30 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1978 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 450

IS 435 S

Fair

Over: E FK SHOAL CR

S 16 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1980 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 21,379

IS 435 N

Fair

Over: E FK SHOAL CR

S 16 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1980 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 21,379

RANDOLPH RD

Fair

Over: THORNTON MILL CR

S 28 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 2001 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 2,400

RT N S

Fair

Over: FISHING RIVER

S 36 T 52 N R 30 W, Clay, MO

Built 2014 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 1,026

NW GREER RD

Fair

Over: BR OF MCGUIRE BR

S 24 T 56 N R 33 W, Clinton, MO

Built 1996 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 20

TUTTLE RD

Fair

Over: MONITEAU CR

S 20 T 46 N R 16 W, Cooper, MO

Built 1993 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 75

MO 5 S

Fair

Over: BETHLE BR

S 13 T 46 N R 18 W, Cooper, MO

Built 1974 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 1,729

151ST ST

Fair

Over: MARROWBONE CR

S 13 T 58 N R 29 W, Daviess, MO

Built 1990 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 15

HAVEN RD

Fair

Over: GRAND RVR

S 9 T 60 N R 29 W, Daviess, MO

Built 1994 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 100

US 69 S

Fair

Over: OLD CHNL BIG CR

S 26 T 61 N R 29 W, Daviess, MO

Built 1984 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 395

NW PLEASANT RD

Fair

Over: BR THIRD FK PLATTE

S 15 T 60 N R 33 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 1987 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 25

NW FAIRMONT RD

Fair

Over: LIT THIRD FK

S 21 T 59 N R 32 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 2004 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 15

RT VV E

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH NO 24

S 2 T 18 N R 9 E, Dunklin, MO

Built 1948 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 2,433

CALVEY CR RD

Fair

Over: CALVEY CR

S 10 T 42 N R 2 E, Franklin, MO

Built 1996 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 200

CAMP MO-VAL RD

Fair

Over: ROTH CR

S 7 T 40 N R 1 W, Franklin, MO

Built 2005 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 400

RT HH S

Fair

Over: GUENZLER CR

S 13 T 42 N R 2 E, Franklin, MO

Built 1963 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 2,478

RT EE S

Fair

Over: BR RED OAK CR

S 5 T 41 N R 5 W, Gasconade, MO

Built 1963 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 1,207

US 136 E

Fair

Over: MID FK GRAND RVR

S 28 T 63 N R 31 W, Gentry, MO

Built 2001 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 2,641

NEW CASTLE TRAIL

Fair

Over: SAMPSON CR

S 11 T 62 N R 30 W, Gentry, MO

Built 2009 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 15

NATIONAL AVE S

Fair

Over: COXHEALTH ACCESS R

S 7 T 28 N R 21 W, Greene, MO

Built 2009 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 12,870

US 60 E

Fair

Over: WILSON CR

S 6 T 28 N R 22 W, Greene, MO

Built 1995 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 16,660

RT A E

Fair

Over: INDIAN CR

S 6 T 64 N R 27 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1974 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 925

E 280 AVE

Fair

Over: TRIB OF SUGAR CR

S 13 T 62 N R 27 W, Harrison, MO

Built 2008 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 10

SW1601

Fair

Over: STEWART CR

S 5 T 40 N R 28 W, Henry, MO

Built 1999 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 30

RT OO E

Fair

Over: E FK TEBO CR

S 32 T 43 N R 24 W, Henry, MO

Built 1986 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 342

COUNTY RD 160

Fair

Over: SQUAW CR

S 13 T 62 N R 39 W, Holt, MO

Built 1996 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD 259

Fair

Over: BATTS CR

S 18 T 52 N R 16 W, Howard, MO

Built 1991 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 317

Fair

Over: UNKNOWN CR

S 26 T 50 N R 18 W, Howard, MO

Built 1987 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 45

US 63 S

Fair

Over: CHAPIN CR

S 1 T 23 N R 8 W, Howell, MO

Built 1921 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 7,737

GILLESPIE RD

Fair

Over: BR OF BLUE BR

S 28 T 49 N R 29 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1920 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 132

HOLMES RD

Fair

Over: INDIAN CR

S 32 T 48 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1974 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 20,851

BRYARS RD

Fair

Over: LIT BLUE RVR

S 25 T 47 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1990 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 2,000

AUSTERMAN RD

Fair

Over: BR OF FIRE PRAIRIE

S 28 T 50 N R 20 W, Jackson, MO

Built 2002 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 72

MERRYWOOD LN

Fair

Over: LIT BLUE RVR

S 25 T 47 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 2007 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 950

RP US71S TO DR MAR

Fair

Over: BRUSH CR

S 28 T 49 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1997 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 12,010

IS 435 S

Fair

Over: UP RR

S 19 T 49 N R 32 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1964 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 47,642

RT T E

Fair

Over: DRY FK CR

S 17 T 39 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2000 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 434

RT A E

Fair

Over: LITTLE CR

S 3 T 40 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1979 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 12,028

MO 110 E

Fair

Over: FISCHER BR

S 1 T 39 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1975 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 12,186

RT B S

Fair

Over: BIG RVR

S 371 T 41 N R 3 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2003 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 6,176

LEE PYLE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO FLUCOM CR

S 11 T 39 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2006 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 830

CO RD NW 701

Fair

Over: HONEY CR

S 3 T 47 N R 27 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 35

CO RD SE 1101

Fair

Over: BR OF MUDDY CR

S 2 T 44 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 45

CO RD NE 875

Fair

Over: BR OF BLACKJACK CR

S 11 T 47 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1998 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 30

CO RD NE 500

Fair

Over: BR BLACKWATER RVR

S 34 T 47 N R 25 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1998 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 30

CO RD SW 1100

Fair

Over: BR OF BIG CR

S 18 T 44 N R 27 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1998 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 20

CO RD 120

Fair

Over: BR BLACKWATER RVR

S 2 T 48 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 25

CO RD NW 200

Fair

Over: BR OF BEAR CR

S 8 T 46 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 2000 Load: 37.8 t ADT: 45

Showing 10,651-10,700 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.