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)

Missouri37.8%52.8%9.4%GoodFairPoor (structurally 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

NW 68TH ST

Good

Over: LINE CR

S 21 T 51 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 9,953

NW 68TH, N GOWER

Good

Over: LINE CR

S 21 T 51 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,884

NW BRYAN AVE

Good

Over: LINE CR TRIB

S 20 T 51 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,400

NW BARRY RD

Good

Over: RUSH CR

S 11 T 51 N R 34 W, Platte, MO

Built 2011 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,020

NW COOKINGHAM DR

Good

Over: FIRST CR

S 21 T 52 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 1962 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,940

NW 50TH ST

Good

Over: UNNAMED CR

S 33 T 51 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2003 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

TAYLOR MEMORIAL WB

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

S 8 T 50 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2013 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

TAYLOR MEMORIAL EB

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

S 8 T 50 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2013 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

N FARLEY RD

Good

Over: HETTICH BR

S 3 T 52 N R 35 W, Platte, MO

Built 2015 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

WALKER RD

Good

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 6 T 52 N R 33 W, Platte, MO

Built 2015 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

S-50TH RD

Good

Over: COFFMAN BR

S 35 T 33 N R 24 W, Polk, MO

Built 2009 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 55

COUNTY RD S-120

Good

Over: POMME DE TERRE RVR

S 1 T 34 N R 23 W, Polk, MO

Built 2013 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 60

CRD S-47

Good

Over: FLINT CR

S 6 T 34 N R 23 W, Polk, MO

Built 2021 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 30

518TH RD

Good

Over: BROWNS BR

S 18 T 32 N R 23 W, Polk, MO

Built 2023 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25

SPRING RD

Good

Over: GASCONADE RVR

S 20 T 35 N R 13 W, Pulaski, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 150

OLD ST HWY H

Good

Over: MITCHELL CR

S 35 T 36 N R 12 W, Pulaski, MO

Built 2013 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

390TH RD

Good

Over: SHETHIGH CR

S 16 T 64 N R 17 W, Putnam, MO

Built 1994 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25

GAMBEL TRAIL

Good

Over: LOCUST CR

S 27 T 65 N R 20 W, Putnam, MO

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25

140TH ST

Good

Over: BUCKWORTH BR

S 8 T 66 N R 21 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2014 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 15

BLACKJACK TRAIL

Good

Over: BRANCH CR

S 2 T 66 N R 20 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2022 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20

170TH ST

Good

Over: ELM CR

S 35 T 66 N R 21 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2022 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 10

127TH ST

Good

Over: BRANCH

S 2 T 66 N R 18 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2019 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 10

363TH STREET

Good

Over: LIT SANDY

S 25 T 66 N R 18 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2019 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20

327TH ROAD

Good

Over: TRB N BLACKBIRD CR

S 5 T 66 N R 18 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2021 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20

155TH ST

Good

Over: BRANCH

S 33 T 65 N R 21 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2019 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 30

160TH ST

Good

Over: TRIB BLACKBIRD CR

S 22 T 66 N R 22 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2019 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 10

275TH RD

Good

Over: BR OF LK THUNDERHE

S 28 T 66 N R 19 W, Putnam, MO

Built 2024 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20

MEXICO RD 255

Good

Over: GALLAHER CR

S 10 T 53 N R 7 W, Ralls, MO

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

NEVILLE RD 272

Good

Over: E LICK CR

S 22 T 53 N R 7 W, Ralls, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

PLUM CR RD

Good

Over: PLUM CR

S 24 T 55 N R 4 W, Ralls, MO

Built 2016 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35

HUMMINGBIRD LN

Good

Over: BRANCH

S 35 T 53 N R 6 W, Ralls, MO

Built 2021 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 75

OREGON DRIVE

Good

Over: BRANCH

S 20 T 53 N R 7 W, Ralls, MO

Built 2024 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20

MO State Highway J

Good

Over: Clarence Cannon Dam

Mark Twain Lake, Ralls, MO

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,573

COUNTY RD 1160

Good

Over: DARK CR

S 3 T 54 N R 15 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1987 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 1995

Good

Over: BR. OF MID FORK SA

S 1 T 55 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20

COUNTY RD 1560

Good

Over: FLAT CR

S 1 T 54 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 1745

Good

Over: BR OF MUD CR

S 20 T 55 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25

COUNTY RD 1745

Good

Over: BR OF MUD CR

S 19 T 55 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1994 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 1755

Good

Over: BR OF MUD CR

S 20 T 55 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25

COUNTY RD 1510

Good

Over: ELK FK OF SALT RVR

S 15 T 54 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

COUNTY RD 1137

Good

Over: MUNCAS CR

S 12 T 54 N R 16 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD 2435

Good

Over: TURNERS FK

S 23 T 53 N R 15 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD 2220

Good

Over: SWEET SPR CR

S 8 T 53 N R 14 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 40

COUNTY RD 2250

Good

Over: SWEET SPR CR

S 9 T 53 N R 14 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 2350

Good

Over: BR OF COON CR

S 33 T 54 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD 2324

Good

Over: ELK FK OF SALT RVR

S 24 T 54 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 40

COUNTY RD 2950

Good

Over: SUGAR CR

S 29 T 52 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD 2950

Good

Over: SUGAR CR

S 32 T 52 N R 13 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1998 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 2410

Good

Over: BR OF SILVER CR

S 32 T 53 N R 15 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD 2425

Good

Over: SILVER CR

S 28 T 53 N R 15 W, Randolph, MO

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

Showing 16,851-16,900 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.