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

COUNTY RD 102

Fair

Over: SONS CR BR

S 9 T 31 N R 27 W, Dade, MO

Built 1942 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 50

GREENTOWN RD

Fair

Over: BR OF GREASY CR

S 25 T 34 N R 20 W, Dallas, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 20

175TH ST

Fair

Over: DOG CR

S 17 T 58 N R 28 W, Daviess, MO

Built 1930 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD 275

Fair

Over: N FK OF WHITE RVR

S 31 T 26 N R 11 W, Douglas, MO

Built 1940 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD # 522

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 23 T 18 N R 9 E, Dunklin, MO

Built 1980 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD # 426

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 11 T 19 N R 9 E, Dunklin, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 100

LOEB RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF DRY FK

S 25 T 41 N R 6 W, Gasconade, MO

Built 1939 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 30

BRANDENBURGER RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF BOURBEUSE

S 11 T 40 N R 5 W, Gasconade, MO

Built 1934 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 66

NW201

Fair

Over: HONEY CR

S 9 T 43 N R 26 W, Henry, MO

Built 1950 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 25

NE681

Fair

Over: BR OF TEBO CR

S 25 T 42 N R 25 W, Henry, MO

Built 1950 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 30

DIVISION RD

Fair

Over: BR OF WHITE OAK CR

S 8 T 41 N R 28 W, Henry, MO

Built 1920 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 45

COUNTY RD 160

Fair

Over: STREAM

S 15 T 37 N R 23 W, Hickory, MO

Built 1997 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 30

DIAGONAL ST

Fair

Over: GRAND AVENUE CR

S 32 T 60 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 1920 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 15

COUNTY RD 290

Fair

Over: KIMSEY CR

S 30 T 60 N R 38 W, Holt, MO

Built 1969 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 75

COUNTY RD 327

Fair

Over: BR OF SULPHUR CR

S 11 T 49 N R 17 W, Howard, MO

Built 1965 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 30

MO 11 S

Fair

Over: N FK S FABIUS RVR

S 28 T 63 N R 12 W, Knox, MO

Built 1932 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 565

COUNTY RD 1110

Fair

Over: STAHL CR

S 34 T 29 N R 27 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1935 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 70

COUNTY RD 1150

Fair

Over: TRIB SPRING RVR

S 28 T 26 N R 26 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 200

PVT PRIVATE DR S

Fair

Over: DRY BR

S 24 T 28 N R 25 W, Lawrence, MO

Built 1948 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 14

THORNHILL CEMRD659

Fair

Over: LIT SUGAR CR

S 20 T 49 N R 1 E, Lincoln, MO

Built 1979 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 100

ARMOR RD

Fair

Over: SMOKEY BR

S 35 T 59 N R 22 W, Linn, MO

Built 1955 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 525

Fair

Over: POLECAT CREEK

S 18 T 58 N R 24 W, Livingston, MO

Built 1920 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 5

COUNTY RD 409

Fair

Over: DRY FK CR

S 2 T 40 N R 7 W, Maries, MO

Built 1930 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 60

COUNTY RD 621

Fair

Over: MARIES RVR

S 29 T 39 N R 10 W, Maries, MO

Built 1930 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 25

COUNTY RD 223

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 2 T 56 N R 8 W, Marion, MO

Built 1950 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 35

8TH ST

Fair

Over: DOG HOLLOW

S 34 T 22 N R 32 W, McDonald, MO

Built 1960 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 300

TRENT RD

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 5 T 21 N R 29 W, McDonald, MO

Built 1950 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 25

E SPLICE CREEK RD

Fair

Over: SPLICE CR

S 7 T 47 N R 14 W, Moniteau, MO

Built 1930 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 20

PAINTERS RD

Fair

Over: UNKNOWN CREEK

S 12 T 45 N R 16 W, Moniteau, MO

Built 1930 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 15

BRUSH CREEK RD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF BRUSH CR

S 10 T 45 N R 15 W, Moniteau, MO

Built 1960 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 10

COUNTY RD 1023

Fair

Over: MILLIGAN CR

S 17 T 53 N R 12 W, Monroe, MO

Built 1979 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 50

WILLOW CREEK RD

Fair

Over: STRAIGHT FK MOREAU

S 25 T 43 N R 18 W, Morgan, MO

Built 1938 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 20

COUNTY RD 337

Fair

Over: WARM FK OF SPRING

S 6 T 22 N R 5 W, Oregon, MO

Built 1948 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 60

CRAWFORD RD

Fair

Over: BEAVERDAM CR

S 22 T 47 N R 23 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1973 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 5

MAJOR RD

Fair

Over: HEATHS CR

S 30 T 48 N R 20 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1968 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 25

SCHENK RD

Fair

Over: MUDDY CR

S 17 T 45 N R 23 W, Pettis, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 20

COUNTY RD 3000

Fair

Over: LIT DRY FK CR

S 8 T 37 N R 7 W, Phelps, MO

Built 1937 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 100

COUNTY RD 115

Fair

Over: SUGAR CR

S 31 T 55 N R 2 W, Pike, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 5

COUNTY RD S-21

Fair

Over: SPRING CR

S 5 T 34 N R 24 W, Polk, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 40

COUNTY RD S-28

Fair

Over: CAMPBELL BR

S 8 T 34 N R 24 W, Polk, MO

Built 1918 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 20

COUNTY RD S-28

Fair

Over: JUMPOFF CR

S 29 T 34 N R 24 W, Polk, MO

Built 1927 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD E-560

Fair

Over: TINKLE BR

S 4 T 31 N R 23 W, Polk, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 30

COUNTY RD E-435

Fair

Over: TOWN BR

S 6 T 33 N R 22 W, Polk, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 300

COUNTY RD S-196

Fair

Over: BR POMME DE TERRE

S 18 T 32 N R 21 W, Polk, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 25

HAWTHORN RD 038

Fair

Over: BRANCH

S 29 T 56 N R 6 W, Ralls, MO

Built 1925 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 15

W 206 ST

Fair

Over: BR OF CROOKED RVR

S 26 T 54 N R 29 W, Ray, MO

Built 1940 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 50

160E-8

Fair

Over: LOGAN CR

S 17 T 23 N R 3 E, Ripley, MO

Built 1922 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 125

184TH TRL

Fair

Over: FLAT CR

S 5 T 49 N R 19 W, Saline, MO

Built 1910 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 204

Fair

Over: DRAIN DTCH

S 34 T 30 N R 13 E, Scott, MO

Built 1900 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 35

COUNTY RD 541

Fair

Over: CREEK

S 21 T 26 N R 11 E, Stoddard, MO

Built 1976 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 35

Showing 2,501-2,550 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.