Barton County Bridge Report Card
Barton County scores 61 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Barton County, Missouri
Barton County has 210 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 21 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.0% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 39,538 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Barton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 61/100 (D). The county has 210 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 21 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 39,538 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 23.1% of measured traffic | 17.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 1.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 170,930 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 39,538 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Barton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 45th RD over Pettis CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1982 |
| NW 150th LN over Trib Of Drywood CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1988 |
| Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,234 | 1976 |
| Is 49 S over N Fk Spring Rvr Ov | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,139 | 1947 |
| Is 49 S over US 160 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,412 | 1972 |
| Is 49 N over US 160 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,069 | 1972 |
| RT Dd E over Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 634 | 1956 |
| RT V E over Lit Dry Wood CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 425 | 1953 |
| NW 30th RD over Cpkc Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1930 |
| SE 15th LN over Pettis CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.