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 45 S

Fair

Over: SHORT CR

S 12 T 54 N R 37 W, Platte, MO

Built 2010 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 3,886

IS 435 S

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE CR

S 7 T 52 N R 34 W, Platte, MO

Built 1984 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 10,042

MO 45 S

Fair

Over: PIED CR

S 26 T 51 N R 34 W, Platte, MO

Built 1932 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 18,677

RT V S

Fair

Over: JORDAN BR

S 5 T 54 N R 35 W, Platte, MO

Built 1959 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 170

MO 13 S

Fair

Over: DRY SAC RVR

S 9 T 31 N R 22 W, Polk, MO

Built 1972 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 9,713

MO 32 E

Fair

Over: PIPERS CR

S 8 T 33 N R 22 W, Polk, MO

Built 1991 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 5,225

US 61 S

Fair

Over: NS RR

S 1 T 56 N R 5 W, Ralls, MO

Built 1990 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 10,251

150TH RD

Fair

Over: SALT POND CR

S 26 T 49 N R 23 W, Saline, MO

Built 2003 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 35

COUNTY ROAD 111

Fair

Over: CREEK

S 12 T 64 N R 10 W, Scotland, MO

Built 1998 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 30

MO 19 S

Fair

Over: JACKS FK RVR

S 26 T 29 N R 4 W, Shannon, MO

Built 2002 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 584

MO 106 E

Fair

Over: MAHANS CR

S 34 T 29 N R 4 W, Shannon, MO

Built 1993 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 697

GOLF COURSE DR

Fair

Over: SHELBINA CITY LAKE

S 20 T 57 N R 10 W, Shelby, MO

Built 2024 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 50

DIETRICH RD

Fair

Over: CAMP CR

S 32 T 48 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1993 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 1,526

NAHM RD

Fair

Over: SEHRT CR

S 10 T 44 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1900 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 10

MO 94 E

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE CR

S 27 T 48 N R 5 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1934 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 2,842

COUNTY RD NW 1270

Fair

Over: TRIB OF COOPERS CR

S 4 T 39 N R 26 W, St. Clair, MO

Built 1950 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 40

RT EE S

Fair

Over: WOLF CR

S 29 T 36 N R 6 E, St. Francois, MO

Built 1959 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 1,966

IS 270 E

Fair

Over: NS RR

S 2039 T 47 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1960 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 116,395

REDMAN AVE

Fair

Over: BLACK JACK CR

S 29 T 47 N R 7 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1957 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 4,777

REDMAN AVE

Fair

Over: WATKINS CR

S 28 T 47 N R 7 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1957 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 4,497

NORTH HANLEY RD

Fair

Over: WABASH AVE, BNSF RR, CRE

S 3 T 46 N R 6 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1974 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 8,376

MO 141 S

Fair

Over: FENTON CR

S 373 T 43 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1974 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 39,547

TAUSSIG DR

Fair

Over: COWMIRE CR

S 36 T 47 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1992 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 6,000

MO 367 N

Fair

Over: COLDWATER CR

S 16 T 47 N R 7 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 2002 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 14,715

STRECKER RD

Fair

Over: CAULKS CR

S 124 T 45 N R 3 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 2009 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 3,998

CLAYTON RD

Fair

Over: DEER CR

S 18 T 45 N R 6 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 2010 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 12,346

MO 180 E

Fair

Over: UP RR

S 36 T 46 N R 6 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1988 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 8,284

COUNTY RD 760

Fair

Over: IRDD #8 DTCH

S 24 T 24 N R 11 E, Stoddard, MO

Built 2002 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 250

MO 32 E

Fair

Over: BR OF BEAR CR

S 6 T 32 N R 8 W, Texas, MO

Built 1930 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 2,987

RT WW S

Fair

Over: CHRISTIAN CR

S 27 T 37 N R 32 W, Vernon, MO

Built 1957 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 390

JAMES RD

Fair

Over: MARMATON RVR

S 17 T 36 N R 31 W, Vernon, MO

Built 1994 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 300

Fair

Over: TRIB MARMATON RVR

S 28 T 36 N R 33 W, Vernon, MO

Built 2000 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD WALDO

Fair

Over: TRIB OF CLEAR CR

S 9 T 34 N R 30 W, Vernon, MO

Built 2001 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 25

ZODIAC RD

Fair

Over: LIT DRYWOOD CR

S 34 T 34 N R 32 W, Vernon, MO

Built 2008 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 75

PIN OAK RD

Fair

Over: CAMP CR

S 3 T 48 N R 3 W, Warren, MO

Built 1997 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 75

RT A S

Fair

Over: CAMP CR

S 24 T 49 N R 3 W, Warren, MO

Built 2012 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 1,747

MO 47 S

Fair

Over: HOPEWELL CR

S 169 T 45 N R 2 W, Warren, MO

Built 1931 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 2,974

MO 21 S

Fair

Over: OLD MINES CR

S 3039 T 38 N R 2 E, Washington, MO

Built 1933 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 7,144

MO 34 E

Fair

Over: CEDAR BAY CR

S 24 T 28 N R 3 E, Wayne, MO

Built 1933 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 909

RT V E

Fair

Over: OTTER CR

S 18 T 28 N R 4 E, Wayne, MO

Built 1962 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 714

190TH ROAD

Fair

Over: "X" BRANCH

S 11 T 65 N R 33 W, Worth, MO

Built 1999 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 10

MO 5 S

Fair

Over: BR OF GASCONADE RV

S 6 T 29 N R 14 W, Wright, MO

Built 1926 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 3,300

SAND CRK BOTTOM RD

Fair

Over: CHARITON RVR

S 27 T 64 N R 16 W, Adair, MO

Built 2001 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 40

US 63 S

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH CR

S 19 T 61 N R 14 W, Adair, MO

Built 1925 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,489

MO 48 E

Fair

Over: CROOKED CR

S 30 T 61 N R 33 W, Andrew, MO

Built 1932 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 496

MO 111 S

Fair

Over: BR OF ROCK CR

S 27 T 65 N R 41 W, Atchison, MO

Built 1970 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 729

COUNTY RD 133

Fair

Over: TRIB OF LONG BR

S 25 T 52 N R 13 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1997 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 248

Fair

Over: TRIB OF GOODWATER

S 18 T 52 N R 10 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1997 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 935

Fair

Over: DAVIS CR

S 30 T 51 N R 9 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1992 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 433

Fair

Over: TRIB OF WILDCAT CR

S 33 T 52 N R 8 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1996 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 75

Showing 11,651-11,700 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.