Gentry County Bridge Report Card
Gentry County scores 62 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gentry County, Missouri
Gentry County has 247 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 33 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.4% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,845 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gentry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 62/100 (D). The county has 247 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 33 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,845 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 | 13.4% | 26.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.7% of measured traffic | 2.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 49,287 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 | 13.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,845 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gentry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 766 | 1929 |
| RT B S over Zounds CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 331 | 1967 |
| 285 TH ST over W Fk Of Grand Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1910 |
| 400 TH ST over Island CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1984 |
| 605 TH Road over Sampson CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1986 |
| 440 TH Road over Br Of Wildcat CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 2005 |
| RT A S over Grand Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 251 | 1962 |
| 395 TH ST over Turkey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 2002 |
| 527 TH Road over Long Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1982 |
| Isaac Miller Trail over Stillhouse Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1995 |
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.