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

BRICK CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: CEDAR CR

S 4 T 42 N R 6 W, Gasconade, MO

Built 2009 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 75

RT YY S

Fair

Over: PRATHER CR

S 20 T 64 N R 31 W, Gentry, MO

Built 1927 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 178

RT MM E

Fair

Over: BR OF CYPRESS CR

S 8 T 62 N R 27 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1960 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 132

SW 550

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 2 T 40 N R 27 W, Henry, MO

Built 2005 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 10

SW 1601

Fair

Over: ELM BR

S 32 T 41 N R 28 W, Henry, MO

Built 1980 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 40

RT PP S

Fair

Over: CHAPIN BR

S 12 T 23 N R 8 W, Howell, MO

Built 1978 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 646

US 60 W

Fair

Over: SIMMS VALLEY

S 32 T 27 N R 8 W, Howell, MO

Built 2011 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 3,704

MO 79 S

Fair

Over: BIG BILLS CR

S 16 T 51 N R 2 E, Lincoln, MO

Built 1936 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 1,338

MO 79 S

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CR

S 10 T 50 N R 2 E, Lincoln, MO

Built 1938 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 2,936

LAMA RD

Fair

Over: BR OF W YELLOW CR

S 12 T 60 N R 19 W, Linn, MO

Built 1997 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 5

COUNTY RD 429

Fair

Over: TRIB TO GRAND RIVE

S 17 T 57 N R 24 W, Livingston, MO

Built 1968 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 100

IRIS ST

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STR

S 22 T 60 N R 15 W, Macon, MO

Built 2003 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 20

MO 156 E

Fair

Over: LONG BR

S 7 T 60 N R 14 W, Macon, MO

Built 1987 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 602

RT P E

Fair

Over: BAILEY CR

S 25 T 39 N R 8 W, Maries, MO

Built 1967 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 279

US 24 E

Fair

Over: SOUTH RVR

S 31 T 57 N R 6 W, Marion, MO

Built 1924 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 6,292

US 54 E

Fair

Over: DRY BR

S 8 T 40 N R 15 W, Miller, MO

Built 1973 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 21,120

MO 17 S

Fair

Over: HANSFORD BR

S 7 T 38 N R 12 W, Miller, MO

Built 1932 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 1,881

RT JJ E

Fair

Over: DOG CR

S 4 T 39 N R 14 W, Miller, MO

Built 1961 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 167

RT EE S

Fair

Over: WARDENS BR

S 18 T 46 N R 5 W, Montgomery, MO

Built 1961 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 216

RT W S

Fair

Over: SQUAW CREEK

S 22 T 42 N R 17 W, Morgan, MO

Built 1965 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 1,454

COUNTY RD 810

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 12 T 25 N R 14 E, New Madrid, MO

Built 2009 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 15

RT N E

Fair

Over: GOOSE CR

S 1193 T 35 N R 10 E, Perry, MO

Built 1961 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 584

IS 44 W

Fair

Over: E FK LIT BEAVER CR

S 9 T 37 N R 8 W, Phelps, MO

Built 1964 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 18,879

N SPRINGFIELD RD

Fair

Over: BR OF DRY CR

S 20 T 38 N R 6 W, Phelps, MO

Built 2000 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 200

S RIDGELY RD

Fair

Over: BR OF LIT PLATTE R

S 32 T 54 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2009 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 75

MO 21 S

Fair

Over: PAYNES BR

S 1 T 32 N R 1 E, Reynolds, MO

Built 1932 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 1,027

COUNTY ROAD 086

Fair

Over: CR TO S WYACONDA R

S 19 T 66 N R 11 W, Scotland, MO

Built 2005 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 25

MO 106 E

Fair

Over: HUMORE HOLLOW

S 21 T 29 N R 6 W, Shannon, MO

Built 1941 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 604

GROTHE RD S

Fair

Over: BR OF MCCOY CR

S 735 T 47 N R 1 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1987 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 702

RT DD S

Fair

Over: SCHIERBAUM CR

S 15 T 46 N R 2 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1943 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 11,054

IS 70 W

Fair

Over: SPENCER CR

S 1799 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 1962 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 65,971

MO 32 E

Fair

Over: BR WOLF CR

S 32 T 36 N R 6 E, St. Francois, MO

Built 1932 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 8,064

ST PAUL RD

Fair

Over: SPRING BR

S 9 T 44 N R 4 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1965 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 840

HILLSBORO RD

Fair

Over: E TRIB OF WILLIAMS

S 30 T 44 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 2007 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 5,816

MO 141 S

Fair

Over: FEE FEE CR

S 18 T 46 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 2003 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 8,981

MO 141 N

Fair

Over: FEE FEE CR

S 18 T 46 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 2003 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 8,981

IS 44 W

Fair

Over: WILLIAMS CR

S 24 T 44 N R 4 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1958 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 40,274

COUNTY RD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

S 23 T 61 N R 19 W, Sullivan, MO

Built 2001 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 15

BEAR CREEK RD

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 18 T 24 N R 21 W, Taney, MO

Built 2004 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 50

RT MM E

Fair

Over: PRYOR CR

S 8 T 37 N R 32 W, Vernon, MO

Built 1958 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 152

COUNTY FARM RD

Fair

Over: BR OF INDIAN CAMP

S 1 T 47 N R 2 W, Warren, MO

Built 2009 Load: 51.3 t ADT: 150

COUNTY RD 209

Fair

Over: CROOKED CR

S 11 T 60 N R 34 W, Andrew, MO

Built 2003 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 100

RT T E

Fair

Over: MACE CR

S 30 T 59 N R 36 W, Andrew, MO

Built 1987 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 897

IS 29 S

Fair

Over: TURKEY CR

S 15 T 64 N R 41 W, Atchison, MO

Built 1973 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 17,652

COUNTY RD 744

Fair

Over: TRIB OF LOUTRE RVR

S 33 T 50 N R 7 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1994 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 35

FARM RD 2295

Fair

Over: BR OF SUGAR CR

S 25 T 21 N R 29 W, Barry, MO

Built 2001 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 60

IS 49 S

Fair

Over: LIT DRY WOOD CR

S 25 T 33 N R 31 W, Barton, MO

Built 1976 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 15,289

4001

Fair

Over: MORMAN FK CR

S 26 T 42 N R 32 W, Bates, MO

Built 1994 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 30

4004

Fair

Over: EAST MOUND CR

S 7 T 40 N R 30 W, Bates, MO

Built 1996 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 20

IS 49 S

Fair

Over: S FK OF DEER CR

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

Built 1969 Load: 52.2 t ADT: 19,031

Showing 12,701-12,750 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.