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 395

Fair

Over: LIT SCULL LICK CR

S 36 T 52 N R 10 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1992 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 517

Fair

Over: E LICK CR

S 7 T 52 N R 6 W, Audrain, MO

Built 2001 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35

RT F E

Fair

Over: BR OF ROARING RVR

S 36 T 22 N R 27 W, Barry, MO

Built 1984 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,286

FARM RD 1258

Fair

Over: BIG CR

S 2 T 22 N R 25 W, Barry, MO

Built 2013 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 150

MO 37 S

Fair

Over: N FK HUDSON CR

S 19 T 25 N R 27 W, Barry, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 12,522

MO 37 S

Fair

Over: HENRYS BR

S 18 T 23 N R 27 W, Barry, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 7,011

MO 37 S

Fair

Over: TOWN BR

S 30 T 23 N R 27 W, Barry, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 7,011

MO 18 E

Fair

Over: S FK DEER CR

S 3 T 41 N R 31 W, Bates, MO

Built 1969 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,749

2196

Fair

Over: BR OF PANTHER CR

S 3 T 39 N R 29 W, Bates, MO

Built 1993 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 20

6508

Fair

Over: TRIB OF NEW HOME C

S 28 T 39 N R 32 W, Bates, MO

Built 1998 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 30

13743

Fair

Over: TRIB N DEEPWATER C

S 35 T 41 N R 29 W, Bates, MO

Built 2006 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 25

NW 9001

Fair

Over: MIAMI CR

S 25 T 41 N R 33 W, Bates, MO

Built 2011 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 30

MO 52 E

Fair

Over: BAUER BR COLE CAMP

S 29 T 43 N R 21 W, Benton, MO

Built 1985 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 5,152

MO 52 E

Fair

Over: COLE CAMP CR

S 27 T 43 N R 21 W, Benton, MO

Built 1985 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 5,152

MO 124 E

Fair

Over: BR OF SILVER FK

S 20 T 51 N R 11 W, Boone, MO

Built 1973 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 5,822

US 63 N

Fair

Over: ROCKY FK CR

S 13 T 49 N R 13 W, Boone, MO

Built 1992 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 9,201

IS 70 E

Fair

Over: HINKSON CREEK

S 8 T 48 N R 13 W, Boone, MO

Built 1949 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 24,608

IS 70 E

Fair

Over: SUGAR BR

S 10 T 48 N R 14 W, Boone, MO

Built 1958 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 37,883

US 63 S

Fair

Over: BASS CR

S 27 T 47 N R 12 W, Boone, MO

Built 1962 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 29,908

RP MO759N TO IS229

Fair

Over: FILL

S 20 T 57 N R 35 W, Buchanan, MO

Built 1979 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 4,694

MO 31 S

Fair

Over: BEEKS BR

S 19 T 57 N R 33 W, Buchanan, MO

Built 1939 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,364

US 36 E

Fair

Over: PLATE RVR CHNL

S 21 T 57 N R 34 W, Buchanan, MO

Built 1962 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 12,979

US 60 E

Fair

Over: CANE CR

S 5 T 25 N R 5 E, Butler, MO

Built 2003 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,866

US 36 E

Fair

Over: LIT OTTER CR

S 21 T 57 N R 27 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1958 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,566

US 36 E

Fair

Over: OTTER CR

S 24 T 57 N R 27 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1958 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,350

US 36 E

Fair

Over: PANTHER CR

S 21 T 57 N R 26 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1958 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 10,969

US 36 E

Fair

Over: WOLF BR

S 23 T 57 N R 26 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1958 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,698

NE GOULD FARM RD

Fair

Over: OTTER CR

S 11 T 56 N R 27 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1994 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 40

US 36 E

Fair

Over: BRUSHY CR BR

S 18 T 57 N R 29 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 11,168

RT J S

Fair

Over: TOWN CR

S 32 T 46 N R 10 W, Callaway, MO

Built 1984 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,783

IS 70 E

Fair

Over: MCKINNEY CR

S 16 T 48 N R 9 W, Callaway, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 36,784

RT J S

Fair

Over: SMITH CR

S 19 T 47 N R 10 W, Callaway, MO

Built 1966 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,117

IS 70 E

Fair

Over: WHETSTONE CR

S 14 T 48 N R 8 W, Callaway, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 43,014

COUNTY RD 472

Fair

Over: CANEY FORK CR

S 3151 T 32 N R 11 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1992 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 30

RT K E

Fair

Over: RAMSEY BR

S 3 T 30 N R 13 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1975 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 10,252

IS 55 S

Fair

Over: RANDOL CR

S 202 T 31 N R 13 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1961 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 37,479

RT W S

Fair

Over: CAPE LA CROIX CR

S 23 T 31 N R 13 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1962 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,664

RT Z S

Fair

Over: TATER HILL CR

S 25 T 55 N R 24 W, Carroll, MO

Built 2001 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 147

COUNTY ROAD 130

Fair

Over: BR TATER HILL CR

S 19 T 55 N R 23 W, Carroll, MO

Built 1992 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 17

COUNTY ROAD 270

Fair

Over: LIT WAKENDA CR

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

Built 2006 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 10

US 24 E

Fair

Over: PEAVIN CR

S 25 T 53 N R 22 W, Carroll, MO

Built 1926 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,203

BU 60 E

Fair

Over: JONES HOLLOW

S 24 T 27 N R 1 W, Carter, MO

Built 1930 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,547

215 ST

Fair

Over: BR OF MASSEY CR

S 9 T 45 N R 33 W, Cass, MO

Built 1990 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 300

OLD DRUM RD

Fair

Over: BIG CR

S 28 T 45 N R 29 W, Cass, MO

Built 2003 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 100

327TH ST

Fair

Over: TENNESSEE CR

S 17 T 43 N R 31 W, Cass, MO

Built 2006 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 45

MO 32 E

Fair

Over: MOORE'S BR

S 36 T 34 N R 25 W, Cedar, MO

Built 1984 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,109

US 54 E

Fair

Over: CANE BR

S 13 T 36 N R 27 W, Cedar, MO

Built 1932 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,366

US 65 S

Fair

Over: ELK VALLEY CR

S 16 T 26 N R 21 W, Christian, MO

Built 1960 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 32,403

COUNTY RD 014

Fair

Over: BR OF FOX RVR

S 31 T 67 N R 8 W, Clark, MO

Built 1992 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 50

RP MO210E TO BRIGH

Fair

Over: BUCKEYE CR

S 8 T 50 N R 32 W, Clay, MO

Built 1970 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 4,573

Showing 11,701-11,750 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.