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

OLD HWY 141 E

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 3011 T 43 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2009 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,000

IS 55 S

Fair

Over: UP RR

S 420 T 41 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1965 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 39,629

IS 55 N

Fair

Over: UP RR

S 420 T 41 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1965 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 39,629

CO RD NW700

Fair

Over: N FK BLACKWATER RV

S 14 T 47 N R 28 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1996 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 128

CO RD NE 600

Fair

Over: BR OF CALBURN CR

S 25 T 47 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 50

RT CC N

Fair

Over: PEAVINE CR

S 20 T 48 N R 24 W, Johnson, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 567

COUNTY RD 136

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 17 T 62 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1994 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

IOWA RD

Fair

Over: DRY AUGLAIZE CR

S 18 T 35 N R 15 W, Laclede, MO

Built 2014 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 50

IS 44 W

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 18 T 35 N R 14 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1956 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 13,717

RT ZZ S

Fair

Over: PANTHER CR

S 14 T 32 N R 17 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1960 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 666

RT AC E

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE CR

S 8 T 34 N R 13 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1961 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 449

ELM BRANCH RD

Fair

Over: ELM BR

S 13 T 50 N R 24 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1999 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 30

WEAVER SCHOOL RD

Fair

Over: DAVIS CR

S 10 T 48 N R 27 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1930 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 45

COUNTY RD 526

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 6 T 61 N R 6 W, Lewis, MO

Built 1996 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 201

Fair

Over: GRASSY CR

S 28 T 61 N R 8 W, Lewis, MO

Built 1999 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

RT D S

Fair

Over: LIT LEAD CR

S 19 T 50 N R 2 W, Lincoln, MO

Built 2007 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 203

RT KK E

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 31 T 50 N R 1 E, Lincoln, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,314

US 36 E

Fair

Over: LIT PARSONS CR

S 3 T 57 N R 22 W, Linn, MO

Built 1985 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 6,168

2164 E

Fair

Over: COON CR

S 11 T 57 N R 24 W, Livingston, MO

Built 2000 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 532

Fair

Over: POLECAT CR

S 25 T 58 N R 25 W, Livingston, MO

Built 1970 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 20

RT D S

Fair

Over: OLD CHNL SHOAL CR

S 27 T 56 N R 25 W, Livingston, MO

Built 2010 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 614

DIAMOND AVE.

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STR

S 30 T 59 N R 16 W, Macon, MO

Built 1987 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 15

MUNGER LN

Fair

Over: MINNOW BR

S 24 T 57 N R 4 W, Marion, MO

Built 2009 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,730

RT M E

Fair

Over: TRIB S FABIUS RVR

S 25 T 59 N R 7 W, Marion, MO

Built 1963 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 417

COWAN RIDGE RD

Fair

Over: BIG SUGAR CR

S 21 T 22 N R 30 W, McDonald, MO

Built 2013 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 15

IS 57 S

Fair

Over: LATERAL DTCH #2

S 17 T 26 N R 16 E, Mississippi, MO

Built 1959 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 14,947

COUNTY RD 1145

Fair

Over: MUD CR

S 21 T 55 N R 12 W, Monroe, MO

Built 1996 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 40

COUNTY RD 591

Fair

Over: LIT INDIAN CR

S 6 T 55 N R 7 W, Monroe, MO

Built 1920 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

GLAZIER TRAIL RD

Fair

Over: LIT ELKHORN CR

S 13 T 49 N R 5 W, Montgomery, MO

Built 1908 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 100

RT J S

Fair

Over: WHIPPOORWILL CR

S 21 T 47 N R 5 W, Montgomery, MO

Built 1962 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 126

US 60 E

Fair

Over: MAIN DTCH #1

S 3 T 25 N R 13 E, New Madrid, MO

Built 1992 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 6,171

US 60 E

Fair

Over: ASH SLU DTCH

S 2 T 25 N R 13 E, New Madrid, MO

Built 1992 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 6,380

RT EE E

Fair

Over: LIT RVR DTCH #29

S 26 T 22 N R 12 E, New Madrid, MO

Built 1957 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 234

MCCUTCHEON LN

Fair

Over: THURMAN CR

S 20 T 27 N R 32 W, Newton, MO

Built 2001 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 50

MO 43 S

Fair

Over: BOILING SPRINGS BR

S 16 T 24 N R 34 W, Newton, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,010

MO 148 W

Fair

Over: BEARD CR

S 14 T 66 N R 35 W, Nodaway, MO

Built 2001 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,225

US 136 E

Fair

Over: NODAWAY RVR

S 17 T 65 N R 37 W, Nodaway, MO

Built 1991 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,204

US 136 E

Fair

Over: 102 RVR

S 15 T 64 N R 35 W, Nodaway, MO

Built 1997 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 5,502

MO 142 E

Fair

Over: COX CR

S 34 T 22 N R 5 W, Oregon, MO

Built 1968 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,389

IS 55 S

Fair

Over: MAIN DTCH NO 6

S 35 T 19 N R 12 E, Pemiscot, MO

Built 1969 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 18,211

MALTSBARGER RD

Fair

Over: HENRY CR

S 14 T 44 N R 22 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1980 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

RT HH E

Fair

Over: CEDAR CR

S 23 T 46 N R 21 W, Pettis, MO

Built 2011 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 2,494

MO 52 E

Fair

Over: HENRY CR

S 6 T 43 N R 21 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1928 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,975

RT Y E

Fair

Over: COON CR

S 2 T 45 N R 22 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1953 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 7,125

COUNTY RD 1140

Fair

Over: CEDAR CR

S 2 T 38 N R 6 W, Phelps, MO

Built 1998 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 032

Fair

Over: SPENCER CR

S 21 T 53 N R 4 W, Pike, MO

Built 2007 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 35

RT YY E

Fair

Over: BR OF SUGAR CR

S 10 T 54 N R 3 W, Pike, MO

Built 1963 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 162

IS 29 S

Fair

Over: TODD CR

S 15 T 52 N R 34 W, Platte, MO

Built 1968 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 24,942

INTRURBN RD-SHANKS

Fair

Over: JOWLER CR

S 6 T 53 N R 34 W, Platte, MO

Built 1996 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 300

RT N E

Fair

Over: BRUSH CR

S 16 T 35 N R 24 W, Polk, MO

Built 2004 Load: 41.4 t ADT: 1,143

Showing 11,451-11,500 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.