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

US 63 S

Fair

Over: HOWELL CR

S 17 T 24 N R 8 W, Howell, MO

Built 1962 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 13,766

MO 72 E

Fair

Over: RANKIN BR

S 36 T 34 N R 4 E, Iron, MO

Built 1930 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,719

IS 435 S

Fair

Over: MINE ACCESS, CREEK

S 7 T 49 N R 32 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1966 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 73,158

IS 70 E

Fair

Over: NORTON AVE

S 15 T 49 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1960 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 49,093

JACKSON DR

Fair

Over: LIT BLUE RVR

S 21 T 50 N R 31 W, Jackson, MO

Built 2004 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,000

US 71 S

Fair

Over: LIT BLUE RVR

S 26 T 48 N R 33 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1961 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 75,635

US 40 E

Fair

Over: BR BLUE CR

S 32 T 49 N R 30 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1948 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 13,429

IS 49 S

Fair

Over: LIT BLUE CR

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

Built 1960 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 97,590

RT P E

Fair

Over: TURKEY CR

S 30 T 28 N R 33 W, Jasper, MO

Built 2011 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,536

IS 49 N

Fair

Over: BUCK BR CR

S 15 T 29 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1989 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 9,635

IS 44 E

Fair

Over: BR CENTER CR

S 1 T 27 N R 30 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1962 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 31,159

MO 59 S

Fair

Over: FIDELITY CR

S 10 T 27 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1960 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,982

OR 49 S

Fair

Over: FIDELITY CR

S 3 T 27 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1926 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 355

RT V E

Fair

Over: DRY BR

S 34 T 29 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1930 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,357

MO 171 S

Fair

Over: BENS BR

S 16 T 28 N R 32 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1949 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 17,729

MO 171 S

Fair

Over: WEBB BR

S 13 T 28 N R 33 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1954 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 16,048

OLD LEMAY FERRY RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF GLAIZE CR

S 16 T 42 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1900 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,000

FESTUS-HORINE RD

Fair

Over: JOACHIM CR

S 26 T 41 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1920 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 500

RT P S

Fair

Over: FISHER CR

S 2008 T 40 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1983 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,369

FOUNTAIN CITY RD

Fair

Over: FISHER BR

S 36 T 40 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2006 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 194

US 67 S

Fair

Over: WARD BR

S 32 T 39 N R 5 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1954 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 24,434

IS 55 S

Fair

Over: TOM CR

S 2991 T 43 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1965 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 102,468

US 50 E

Fair

Over: ROBINSON CR

S 22 T 47 N R 29 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1965 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 11,112

MO 131 S

Fair

Over: BLACKWATER RVR

S 27 T 47 N R 28 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1963 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,527

CO RD SW 101

Fair

Over: STOAK CR

S 15 T 45 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 70

MO 13 S

Fair

Over: FLETCHER CR

S 13 T 45 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1922 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 4,577

US 50 W

Fair

Over: DEVIL'S BR

S 15 T 46 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1967 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 10,295

COUNTY RD 006

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 13 T 63 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 2005 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 20

MO 5 S

Fair

Over: BRENNAN CR

S 9 T 36 N R 16 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1981 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,877

MO 5 S

Fair

Over: FREEMAN CR

S 16 T 36 N R 16 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1981 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,877

IS 44 E

Fair

Over: GOODWIN CR

S 4 T 33 N R 16 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1956 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35,368

IS 44 E

Fair

Over: GOODWIN CR

S 27 T 34 N R 16 W, Laclede, MO

Built 1956 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35,368

IS 70 E

Fair

Over: WITCHET CR

S 35 T 49 N R 37 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1960 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 32,273

IS 44 E

Fair

Over: BILLIES CR

S 25 T 29 N R 25 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1960 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 37,881

COUNTY RD 316

Fair

Over: BR OF N FABIUS RVR

S 9 T 62 N R 8 W, Lewis, MO

Built 2003 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35

RT U E

Fair

Over: CASMER BR

S 11 T 48 N R 2 W, Lincoln, MO

Built 1967 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,352

MO 79 S

Fair

Over: PAGES BR

S 21 T 51 N R 2 E, Lincoln, MO

Built 1938 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,003

US 36 E

Fair

Over: LIT TURKEY CR

S 3 T 57 N R 20 W, Linn, MO

Built 1961 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 12,579

COUNTY RD 273

Fair

Over: CENTER BR

S 8 T 57 N R 22 W, Livingston, MO

Built 1970 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 20

RT T E

Fair

Over: E FK CHARITON RVR

S 24 T 56 N R 15 W, Macon, MO

Built 1998 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 480

US 36 W

Fair

Over: CHARITON RVR

S 9 T 51 N R 16 W, Macon, MO

Built 2003 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 5,802

BISON ST

Fair

Over: LIT BRUSH CR

S 10 T 58 N R 17 W, Macon, MO

Built 2011 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 35

US 36 E

Fair

Over: HICKORY BR

S 9 T 57 N R 17 W, Macon, MO

Built 1951 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 8,962

US 36 E

Fair

Over: SAND BR

S 11 T 57 N R 16 W, Macon, MO

Built 1956 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,829

MO 72 E

Fair

Over: BARNES CR

S 4 T 33 N R 6 E, Madison, MO

Built 1972 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,372

MO 72 E

Fair

Over: PLUM CR

S 11 T 33 N R 6 E, Madison, MO

Built 1972 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,372

BU 67 S

Fair

Over: MILL CR

S 350 T 33 N R 7 E, Madison, MO

Built 1999 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 2,906

MO 72 E

Fair

Over: PINEY CR

S 5 T 33 N R 6 E, Madison, MO

Built 1922 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 1,227

RT Z E

Fair

Over: GOOSE CR

S 22 T 33 N R 7 E, Madison, MO

Built 1962 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 3,764

MO 28 E

Fair

Over: CR

S 6 T 39 N R 9 W, Maries, MO

Built 1926 Load: 43.2 t ADT: 966

Showing 11,801-11,850 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.