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 ROAD 180

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CR

S 14 T 54 N R 22 W, Carroll, MO

Built 1979 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

US 24 E

Fair

Over: LIT WAKENDA CR

S 34 T 53 N R 23 W, Carroll, MO

Built 1974 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,544

RT M E

Fair

Over: BIG CR

S 13 T 54 N R 23 W, Carroll, MO

Built 2010 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 254

OR 49 S

Fair

Over: NO NAME BR

S 21 T 44 N R 31 W, Cass, MO

Built 1970 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 328

RT VV E

Fair

Over: CRAWFORD CR

S 12 T 46 N R 30 W, Cass, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,724

MO 58 E

Fair

Over: CRAWFORD FK

S 32 T 46 N R 29 W, Cass, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,442

US 54 E

Fair

Over: CAMP BR

S 23 T 36 N R 27 W, Cedar, MO

Built 1932 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,366

US 24 E

Fair

Over: CHARITON RVR

S 11 T 53 N R 18 W, Chariton, MO

Built 1978 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,780

WALTON AVE

Fair

Over: MUNCAS CR

S 5 T 53 N R 16 W, Chariton, MO

Built 2005 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 15

US 160 W

Fair

Over: JAMES RVR

S 36 T 28 N R 22 W, Christian, MO

Built 1983 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 18,043

US 160 E

Fair

Over: JAMES RVR

S 36 T 28 N R 22 W, Christian, MO

Built 1983 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 16,296

COUNTY RD 085

Fair

Over: BNSF RR

S 29 T 66 N R 7 W, Clark, MO

Built 1997 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 145

Fair

Over: HONEY CR

S 34 T 64 N R 8 W, Clark, MO

Built 1935 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

US 50 E

Fair

Over: BOGGS CR

S 16 T 44 N R 11 W, Cole, MO

Built 1960 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 31,162

MO 87 S

Fair

Over: CLARKS FORK CR

S 28 T 48 N R 16 W, Cooper, MO

Built 1990 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,842

RT N E

Fair

Over: BLUE SPRINGS CR

S 1 T 39 N R 3 W, Crawford, MO

Built 1978 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,152

MO 8 E

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 14 T 37 N R 2 W, Crawford, MO

Built 1930 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,738

COUNTY RD 51

Fair

Over: HORSE CR

S 22 T 31 N R 28 W, Dade, MO

Built 2006 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 50

US 65 S

Fair

Over: BR OF LINDLEY CR

S 10 T 34 N R 20 W, Dallas, MO

Built 1928 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 5,238

RIDGE AVE

Fair

Over: BIG MUDDY CR

S 36 T 59 N R 27 W, Daviess, MO

Built 2004 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 10

JORDAN AVE

Fair

Over: PENHOOK BR

S 13 T 60 N R 29 W, Daviess, MO

Built 2002 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 15

SW GRINDSTONE RD

Fair

Over: BAYS BRANCH

S 14 T 58 N R 33 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 2006 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 25

MO 76 E

Fair

Over: TARBUTTON CR

S 4 T 26 N R 14 W, Douglas, MO

Built 1965 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 440

US 412 W

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH NO 36

S 5 T 18 N R 10 E, Dunklin, MO

Built 1959 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 5,252

OR 44 E

Fair

Over: WINSEL CR

S 4 T 40 N R 2 W, Franklin, MO

Built 1972 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 3,050

MADISON ST

Fair

Over: BUSCH CR

S 23 T 44 N R 1 W, Franklin, MO

Built 2003 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 3,000

SNAKE HILL RD

Fair

Over: VOSS CR

S 19 T 42 N R 1 W, Franklin, MO

Built 2003 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 250

RT ZZ E

Fair

Over: CEDAR FK CR

S 18 T 43 N R 3 W, Franklin, MO

Built 1962 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 248

MO 19 S

Fair

Over: DRY FORK CR

S 22 T 41 N R 5 W, Gasconade, MO

Built 1988 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,163

FARM RD 160

Fair

Over: SOUTH CR

S 5 T 28 N R 22 W, Greene, MO

Built 1997 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 6,000

FARM RD 33

Fair

Over: BR OF CLEAR CR

S 4 T 30 N R 24 W, Greene, MO

Built 2007 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 92

US 60 W

Fair

Over: JAMES RVR

S 15 T 28 N R 21 W, Greene, MO

Built 2009 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 16,610

FARM RD 128

Fair

Over: PICKERING CR

S 15 T 29 N R 24 W, Greene, MO

Built 2012 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 49

BENNETT ST

Fair

Over: FASSNIGHT CR

S 25 T 29 N R 22 W, Greene, MO

Built 2015 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,250

RT CC E

Fair

Over: BR KINGS CR

S 23 T 31 N R 22 W, Greene, MO

Built 1949 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 882

SE850

Fair

Over: HAY CR

S 23 T 40 N R 25 W, Henry, MO

Built 2007 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 40

MO 52 E

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 18 T 40 N R 27 W, Henry, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 920

US 159 S

Fair

Over: MISSOURI RVR @ RUL

S 33 T 61 N R 40 W, Holt, MO

Built 2010 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,046

COUNTY ROAD 110

Fair

Over: MID BR SQUAW CR

S 21 T 63 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 2016 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 5

MO 124 E

Fair

Over: DRY CR

S 7 T 50 N R 15 W, Howard, MO

Built 1963 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 872

RT WW S

Fair

Over: BR OF KENAGA CR

S 4 T 26 N R 7 W, Howell, MO

Built 1960 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 916

MO 291 N

Fair

Over: MILL CR

S 13 T 50 N R 32 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 12,223

MO 291 S

Fair

Over: MILL CR

S 13 T 50 N R 32 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 12,273

HOLMES

Fair

Over: KCT RAILWAY

S 8 T 49 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1987 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,193

BYNUM SPUR RD

Fair

Over: BR OF SNI-A-BAR CR

S 7 T 47 N R 29 W, Jackson, MO

Built 2003 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 20

LP 49 S

Fair

Over: BAKER BR

S 31 T 28 N R 32 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1935 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 20,509

MOSS HOLLOW RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF GLAIZE CR

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

Built 1985 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,173

THREE B'S RD

Fair

Over: BELEWS CR

S 31 T 42 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1916 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 158

HARDIN RD

Fair

Over: JOACHIM CR

S 24 T 39 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2003 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 285

TENBROOK RD

Fair

Over: POMME CR

S 23 T 43 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2003 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 3,300

Showing 11,401-11,450 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.