Dade County Bridge Report Card
Dade County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dade County, Missouri
Dade County has 160 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,262 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dade County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 160 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,262 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 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.7% of measured traffic | 5.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 42,420 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,262 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dade County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1920 |
| US 160 E over Kile CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,607 | 1930 |
| RT E E over Horse CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 705 | 1940 |
| Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 619 | 1951 |
| RT Ww E over Turnback CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 241 | 1958 |
| County RD 195 over Sac Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1927 |
| County RD 96 over Trib Of Sac Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1930 |
| County RD 113 over Sons CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1900 |
| US 160 E over N Fk Of Spring Rvr | High traffic | Fair | 1,938 | 1928 |
| US 160 E over Horse CR | High traffic | Fair | 1,938 | 1969 |
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.