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

WALLABY RD

Fair

Over: S INDIAN CR

S 31 T 24 N R 29 W, Newton, MO

Built 1940 Load: 73.8 t ADT: 200

N STRINGTOWN RD

Fair

Over: BR OF INDIAN CAMP

S 11 T 47 N R 1 W, Warren, MO

Built 2003 Load: 73.8 t ADT: 250

RP BU63 TO US63 N

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

S 28 T 63 N R 15 W, Adair, MO

Built 2009 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 2,148

RT K E

Fair

Over: RANDOL CR

S 240 T 31 N R 13 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1975 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 10,252

COUNTY ROAD 301

Fair

Over: BR OF CAMP CR

S 5 T 52 N R 22 W, Carroll, MO

Built 2001 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 15

US 65 S

Fair

Over: BR OF LINDLEY CR

S 3 T 34 N R 20 W, Dallas, MO

Built 1928 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 5,238

SE COOK RD

Fair

Over: OWENS CR

S 20 T 58 N R 30 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 1999 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 15

RT AA W

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 35 T 49 N R 30 W, Jackson, MO

Built 2012 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 14,404

JONES RD

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 7 T 48 N R 2 W, Lincoln, MO

Built 1992 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 35

HERON ST

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BR

S 9 T 56 N R 15 W, Macon, MO

Built 1989 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 15

ZUMBEHL ROAD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF COLE CR

S 3280 T 47 N R 4 E, St. Charles, MO

Built 2022 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 20,000

BOWLES AVE

Fair

Over: FENTON CR

S 32 T 44 N R 5 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1979 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 7,345

DELALOYE RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

S 15 T 48 N R 2 W, Warren, MO

Built 2003 Load: 74.7 t ADT: 100

9503

Fair

Over: S DEEPWATER CR

S 19 T 40 N R 29 W, Bates, MO

Built 1993 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 25

MO 39 S

Fair

Over: GREASER CR

S 14 T 32 N R 27 W, Dade, MO

Built 1986 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 913

SUNSET ST

Fair

Over: SOUTH CR

S 12 T 28 N R 22 W, Greene, MO

Built 1996 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 6,200

E 270 AVE

Fair

Over: BR OF SUGAR CR

S 11 T 63 N R 27 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1988 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 15

US 24 W

Fair

Over: LAZY BR

S 1 T 58 N R 6 W, Marion, MO

Built 1931 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 13,112

US 62 E

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 11 T 22 N R 11 E, New Madrid, MO

Built 1996 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 2,604

COUNTY RD 446

Fair

Over: SHADY CR

S 24 T 52 N R 5 W, Pike, MO

Built 2000 Load: 75.6 t ADT: 35

270 ST

Fair

Over: MILL CR

S 25 T 64 N R 41 W, Atchison, MO

Built 1950 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD 351

Fair

Over: CREEK

S 676 T 31 N R 11 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1990 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 50

IS 49 S

Fair

Over: MUDDY CR

S 4 T 44 N R 31 W, Cass, MO

Built 1965 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 41,662

MO 129 S

Fair

Over: RILEY BR

S 2 T 54 N R 17 W, Chariton, MO

Built 1990 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 574

NE 900

Fair

Over: E FK TEBO CR

S 27 T 43 N R 24 W, Henry, MO

Built 1995 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 20

MO 221 S

Fair

Over: W BR OF KNOB CR

S 19 T 34 N R 4 E, Iron, MO

Built 2000 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 2,236

ELK SPRINGS RD

Fair

Over: ELK RVR

S 1 T 21 N R 33 W, McDonald, MO

Built 2000 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 250

COUNTY RD 300

Fair

Over: DRY FORK CR

S 31 T 35 N R 12 E, Perry, MO

Built 1939 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 55

COUNTY RD 123

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 9 T 54 N R 3 W, Pike, MO

Built 2008 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 90

COUNTY ROAD 800

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 22 T 66 N R 11 W, Scotland, MO

Built 1991 Load: 76.5 t ADT: 30

US 24 E

Fair

Over: BAKER'S DRAIN DTCH

S 24 T 53 N R 21 W, Carroll, MO

Built 2002 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 1,918

COUNTY RD 211

Fair

Over: LIT WYACONDA RVR

S 22 T 64 N R 9 W, Clark, MO

Built 1915 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 20

SW LAKESITE RD

Fair

Over: BR OF W FK LOST CR

S 3 T 58 N R 31 W, DeKalb, MO

Built 2001 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 30

W 110 AVE

Fair

Over: BR OF LOTTS CR

S 31 T 67 N R 29 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1995 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 30

E 165 ST

Fair

Over: BR OF E FK OF BIG

S 32 T 66 N R 27 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1986 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 100

MO 7 S

Fair

Over: HOLWELL BR

S 35 T 43 N R 28 W, Henry, MO

Built 1988 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 16,195

MO 110 E

Fair

Over: E HAVERSTICK BR

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

Built 1976 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 12,186

US 136 E

Fair

Over: LIT MEDICINE CR

S 2 T 65 N R 23 W, Mercer, MO

Built 2002 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 1,605

COUNTY RD 222

Fair

Over: LIT RAMSEY CR

S 20 T 52 N R 1 E, Pike, MO

Built 2006 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 35

MO 7 S

Fair

Over: STILHOUSE BR

S 35 T 36 N R 13 W, Pulaski, MO

Built 1968 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 2,111

RT J E

Fair

Over: BRUSHY CR

S 12 T 33 N R 2 W, Reynolds, MO

Built 1967 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 474

COUNTY ROAD 855

Fair

Over: FOREMAN BR

S 24 T 66 N R 12 W, Scotland, MO

Built 2001 Load: 77.4 t ADT: 35

RT DD E

Fair

Over: SELIGMAN CR

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

Built 1982 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 189

US 60 E

Fair

Over: POCA HOLLOW

S 5 T 26 N R 1 W, Carter, MO

Built 1983 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 5,376

RT K E

Fair

Over: FOX BR

S 16 T 30 N R 30 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1985 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 1,144

MO 15 S

Fair

Over: TRIB TO BRIDGE CR

S 22 T 63 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1997 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 1,028

AURORA ST

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BR

S 20 T 59 N R 17 W, Macon, MO

Built 1989 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 25

RT C E

Fair

Over: HOUSGEN BR

S 2 T 44 N R 9 W, Osage, MO

Built 1966 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 375

COUNTY ROAD 850

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 22 T 67 N R 11 W, Scotland, MO

Built 2001 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 10

TOWNSHIP LINE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF BIG CR

S 1 T 47 N R 3 W, Warren, MO

Built 2001 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 75

Showing 13,651-13,700 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.