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 15 S

Fair

Over: HAMILTON CR

S 2 T 50 N R 9 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1929 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 11,448

US 54 E

Fair

Over: W FORK BEAN CR

S 28 T 51 N R 8 W, Audrain, MO

Built 1932 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 6,929

7508

Fair

Over: BR OF HOME CR

S 4 T 38 N R 32 W, Bates, MO

Built 2002 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 25

14361

Fair

Over: UNKNOWN BR

S 18 T 40 N R 33 W, Bates, MO

Built 2004 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 40

SPRY RD

Fair

Over: DEER CR

S 7 T 39 N R 20 W, Benton, MO

Built 1994 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 50

US 40 E

Fair

Over: MC GILL BR

S 1 T 48 N R 15 W, Boone, MO

Built 1924 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 4,196

COUNTY RD 548

Fair

Over: ALLIS0N CR

S 6 T 25 N R 7 E, Butler, MO

Built 1996 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD 604

Fair

Over: STREAM

S 3 T 24 N R 7 E, Butler, MO

Built 2004 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 100

RT HH E

Fair

Over: GOOSE CR

S 27 T 56 N R 29 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 2003 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 333

FAMULINER RD

Fair

Over: BR OF SUGAR CR

S 33 T 44 N R 30 W, Cass, MO

Built 2008 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 50

MO 5 S

Fair

Over: BR LIT CHARITON CR

S 32 T 52 N R 17 W, Chariton, MO

Built 1928 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 864

COUNTY RD 259

Fair

Over: BR LIT WYACONDA RV

S 31 T 64 N R 8 W, Clark, MO

Built 2005 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 15

US 61 S

Fair

Over: HILL SLU DTCH

S 1 T 64 N R 6 W, Clark, MO

Built 1992 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 1,624

SPUR 136 E

Fair

Over: SMALL CR

S 23 T 65 N R 8 W, Clark, MO

Built 1932 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 46

US 169 S

Fair

Over: JENKINS BR

S 34 T 56 N R 33 W, Clinton, MO

Built 1924 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 4,660

MO 19 S

Fair

Over: BR PLEASANT VALLEY

S 18 T 39 N R 4 W, Crawford, MO

Built 1931 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 3,047

NE HEIMBAUGH RD

Fair

Over: EASTMANS BR

S 23 T 59 N R 30 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 2002 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 35

US 36 E

Fair

Over: JORDON CR

S 14 T 57 N R 33 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 1962 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 9,959

MO 32 E

Fair

Over: SPRING CR

S 19 T 34 N R 5 W, Dent, MO

Built 2012 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 4,828

RT AC S

Fair

Over: ASHER CR

S 32 T 34 N R 2 W, Dent, MO

Built 1965 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 76

US 412 E

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH NO 19

S 6 T 18 N R 10 E, Dunklin, MO

Built 2003 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 4,255

552 ND ROAD

Fair

Over: WELDON BR

S 12 T 63 N R 31 W, Gentry, MO

Built 2003 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 35

MO 13 S

Fair

Over: SOUTH CR

S 3 T 28 N R 22 W, Greene, MO

Built 2010 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 30,736

US 54 E

Fair

Over: BR OF POMME DE TER

S 21 T 37 N R 22 W, Hickory, MO

Built 1922 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 1,959

MO 291 N

Fair

Over: BNSF RR

S 13 T 50 N R 32 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1999 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 14,255

RT BB S

Fair

Over: SNI-A-BAR CR

S 23 T 49 N R 30 W, Jackson, MO

Built 1965 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 8,468

RANSON RD

Fair

Over: BIG CR

S 28 T 47 N R 31 W, Jackson, MO

Built 2002 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 900

WILSON HOLLOW RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO BIG RVR

S 19 T 39 N R 4 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 2014 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 139

MO 15 S

Fair

Over: NORWEGIAN CR

S 36 T 61 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1925 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 754

BLUE VALLEY RD

Fair

Over: BR OF SNI-A-BAR CR

S 31 T 50 N R 28 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1930 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 40

CHIHUAHUA RD

Fair

Over: BR OF DAVIS CR

S 16 T 48 N R 26 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 1930 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 30

SCHOOLVILLE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB S FK BLACKWAT

S 36 T 50 N R 25 W, Lafayette, MO

Built 2011 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 30

BU 60 E

Fair

Over: DOUGER BR

S 7 T 26 N R 25 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1924 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 6,314

COUNTY RD 530

Fair

Over: MID FABIUS RVR

S 4 T 60 N R 7 W, Lewis, MO

Built 2002 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 35

US 36 E

Fair

Over: HICKORY CR

S 9 T 57 N R 21 W, Linn, MO

Built 1984 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 5,636

COUNTY RD 433

Fair

Over: BR OF CLEAR CR

S 28 T 56 N R 24 W, Livingston, MO

Built 1930 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 35

LANDMARK ST

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STR

S 11 T 59 N R 14 W, Macon, MO

Built 1991 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 35

MARSHALL RD

Fair

Over: E FK CHARITON RVR

S 30 T 58 N R 17 W, Macon, MO

Built 1997 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 35

FORBES RD

Fair

Over: TRIB CHARITON RVR

S 24 T 59 N R 16 W, Macon, MO

Built 2001 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 5

US 67 S

Fair

Over: LEHMEYER CR

S 27 T 34 N R 6 E, Madison, MO

Built 1963 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 10,995

GOFF RIDGE RD

Fair

Over: BEAR CR

S 31 T 21 N R 30 W, McDonald, MO

Built 2011 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 50

US 50 E

Fair

Over: MOREAU CR BR

S 23 T 45 N R 16 W, Moniteau, MO

Built 1925 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 7,501

US 160 E

Fair

Over: BR OF MILL CR

S 16 T 24 N R 5 W, Oregon, MO

Built 1926 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 1,711

US 61 S

Fair

Over: PENO CR

S 1 T 54 N R 4 W, Pike, MO

Built 1996 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 5,754

CRD E 450

Fair

Over: BR OF BEAR CR

S 7 T 33 N R 23 W, Polk, MO

Built 2019 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 20

MO 7 S

Fair

Over: STILHOUSE BR

S 2 T 35 N R 13 W, Pulaski, MO

Built 1968 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 2,111

W RIDGE RD

Fair

Over: BR OF BIG PINEY RV

S 6 T 34 N R 10 W, Pulaski, MO

Built 2001 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 10

290TH RD

Fair

Over: S BLACKBIRD CR

S 14 T 65 N R 19 W, Putnam, MO

Built 1995 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 10

RT P S

Fair

Over: JUG RUN CR

S 35 T 55 N R 6 W, Ralls, MO

Built 1932 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 441

RT N S

Fair

Over: COPE HOLLOW

S 8 T 33 N R 2 E, Reynolds, MO

Built 1977 Load: 54.0 t ADT: 1,290

Showing 13,001-13,050 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.