Gasconade County Bridge Report Card
Gasconade County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gasconade County, Missouri
Gasconade County has 143 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.3% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,874 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gasconade County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 143 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,874 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 | 6.3% | 12.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.3% of measured traffic | 7.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 105,376 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 | 6.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,874 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gasconade County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 50 E over Gasconade Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,422 | 1979 |
| US 50 E over Moc Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,411 | 1980 |
| Mo 19 S over Red Oak CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,121 | 1931 |
| Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,121 | 1988 |
| RT Y E over Cedar Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,283 | 1957 |
| Mo 100 E over Bailey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 341 | 1948 |
| Ruskaup RD over Second CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1925 |
| Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1958 |
| Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1900 |
| Mo 100 E over Frene CR | High traffic | Good | 7,514 | 2006 |
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.