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

BOBCAT RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: HAGER BR

S 24 T 65 N R 38 W, Nodaway, MO

Built 1930 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 5

GLENN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SHAVER CR

S 15 T 46 N R 20 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1960 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD S-244

Structurally Deficient

Over: LIT WILSON CR

S 25 T 32 N R 21 W, Polk, MO

Built 1900 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 30

MYERS RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: UP RR

S 16 T 54 N R 29 W, Ray, MO

Built 1940 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 55

COUNTY RD 267

Structurally Deficient

Over: TIGER BR

S 2 T 58 N R 9 W, Shelby, MO

Built 1910 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 25

COUNTY RD NW 1301

Structurally Deficient

Over: TRIB OF MONEGAW CR

S 28 T 39 N R 28 W, St. Clair, MO

Built 1930 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD SE 750

Structurally Deficient

Over: W COON CR

S 1 T 36 N R 25 W, St. Clair, MO

Built 1940 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 20

KINGS RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR OF FLAT RVR

S 33 T 36 N R 4 E, St. Francois, MO

Built 1924 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 45

LOGAN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: CLEAR CR

S 26 T 36 N R 29 W, Vernon, MO

Built 1900 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 4

COUNTY RD 338

Structurally Deficient

Over: CLARK CR

S 8 T 29 N R 4 E, Wayne, MO

Built 1940 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 5

KEEL CR RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR TO SHUT EYE CR

S 31 T 64 N R 16 W, Adair, MO

Built 1975 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

GREEN VALLEY DR

Structurally Deficient

Over: HOMINY BR

S 17 T 48 N R 12 W, Boone, MO

Built 1935 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 382

Structurally Deficient

Over: CLIFTON CR

S 15 T 45 N R 11 W, Callaway, MO

Built 1935 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 501

Structurally Deficient

Over: APPLE CR

S 6 T 33 N R 12 E, Cape Girardeau, MO

Built 1930 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

E WASHINGTON AVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: STANDLEY BR

S 33 T 53 N R 23 W, Carroll, MO

Built 1940 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 500

NE 288TH ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: LIT SHOAL CR

S 33 T 56 N R 30 W, Clinton, MO

Built 1910 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

W 120 AVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: SAMSON CR

S 17 T 63 N R 29 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1920 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 76

Structurally Deficient

Over: LIT POMME DE TERRE

S 27 T 38 N R 23 W, Hickory, MO

Built 1929 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

OAK ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: MNA RR, ALLEY

S 4 T 28 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1920 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 2,800

GARRISON ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: N FK SPRING RVR

S 33 T 29 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1928 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 2,500

GARRISON ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: MNA RR, S FK SPRING RVR

S 33 T 29 N R 31 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1928 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 2,500

JOPLIN AVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: TRIB OF CENTER CR

S 8 T 27 N R 29 W, Jasper, MO

Built 1935 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 300

INDEPENDENCE RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR OF S MOREAU CR

S 20 T 42 N R 15 W, Miller, MO

Built 1930 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 20

OLD HWY E

Structurally Deficient

Over: SHOAL CR

S 25 T 26 N R 31 W, Newton, MO

Built 1922 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 100

PVT 43-3 E

Structurally Deficient

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 35 T 25 N R 34 W, Newton, MO

Built 1950 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 10

MCCURDY RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SMALL CR

S 31 T 47 N R 21 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1925 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 30

W 73 ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: KEENEY CR

S 13 T 51 N R 29 W, Ray, MO

Built 1930 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 35

PEACH AVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: BUCK CR

S 8 T 52 N R 19 W, Saline, MO

Built 1900 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 35

LANGE RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: COLE CAMP CR

S 3 T 42 N R 21 W, Benton, MO

Built 1900 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 30

SE LIDA RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: N MUD CR

S 35 T 56 N R 27 W, Caldwell, MO

Built 1900 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 15

COUNTY ROAD 160

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR OF TURKEY CR

S 4 T 54 N R 25 W, Carroll, MO

Built 1940 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 1320

Structurally Deficient

Over: CEDAR CR

S 9 T 34 N R 27 W, Cedar, MO

Built 1911 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 45

E 205 ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: E FK BIG CR

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

Built 1972 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 35

E 330 ST

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR OF SUGAR CR

S 23 T 63 N R 27 W, Harrison, MO

Built 1955 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 20

COUNTY RD 120

Structurally Deficient

Over: MID BR OF SQUAW CR

S 29 T 63 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 1930 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 5

MEMPHIS RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SQUAW CR

S 5 T 62 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 1900 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 5

LINCOLN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SQUAW CR

S 7 T 62 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 1900 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 245

Structurally Deficient

Over: KIMSEY CR

S 34 T 61 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 1920 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 242

Structurally Deficient

Over: LINCOLN CR

S 27 T 61 N R 37 W, Holt, MO

Built 1930 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 25

COMMERCE DR

Structurally Deficient

Over: BLACK CR

S 6 T 42 N R 6 E, Jefferson, MO

Built 1986 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 300

NW21

Structurally Deficient

Over: DEVILS BR POST OAK

S 11 T 46 N R 26 W, Johnson, MO

Built 1926 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 5

COUNTY RD 423

Structurally Deficient

Over: CLEAR CR

S 24 T 56 N R 25 W, Livingston, MO

Built 1925 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 5

WM PARKHURST DR

Structurally Deficient

Over: CREEK

S 33 T 46 N R 21 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1978 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 100

245TH RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: PASS BR

S 3 T 50 N R 23 W, Saline, MO

Built 1910 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 35

QUINCE AVE

Structurally Deficient

Over: PIERRE FLECHE CR

S 11 T 50 N R 19 W, Saline, MO

Built 1910 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 15

LEWIS RD (OAK DR)

Structurally Deficient

Over: UP RR

S 30 T 44 N R 4 E, St. Louis, MO

Built 1930 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 348

BUENA VISTA RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: TRIB OF ROARK CR

S 13 T 23 N R 22 W, Taney, MO

Built 1996 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 50

RT A S

Structurally Deficient

Over: N FK S FABIUS RVR

S 26 T 64 N R 14 W, Adair, MO

Built 1941 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 574

COUNTY RD 1320

Structurally Deficient

Over: HICKLIN CR

S 7 T 34 N R 28 W, Cedar, MO

Built 1983 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 10

BENTON CR RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BENTON CR

S 5 T 36 N R 5 W, Crawford, MO

Built 1963 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 15

Showing 24,201-24,250 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.