Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Missouri
Henry County has 265 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 32 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.1% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,251 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 265 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 32 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,251 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 | 12.1% | 24.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.9% of measured traffic | 8.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 433,062 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 | 12.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 47,251 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT K S over S Grand Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,021 | 1968 |
| Mo 7 S over Town CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,970 | 1962 |
| Mo 13 N over Cooper CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,830 | 1964 |
| Mo 18 E over Coal CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,786 | 1966 |
| Mo 52 E over Tebo CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,727 | 1941 |
| Mo 18 E over Town CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,414 | 1976 |
| Mo 52 E over Marshal CR Ovrfl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,658 | 1975 |
| Mo 2 E over E Tebo CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,367 | 1934 |
| RT Z E over Lit Otter CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,173 | 1975 |
| RT E S over Elm Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,120 | 2002 |
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.