Holt County Bridge Report Card
Holt County scores 60 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Holt County, Missouri
Holt County has 170 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 25 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.7% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,930 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Holt County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 60/100 (D). The county has 170 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 25 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,930 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 | 14.7% | 29.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.7% of measured traffic | 5.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.4% | 4.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 238,944 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 | 14.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,930 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Holt County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County RD 242 over Lincoln CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1930 |
| Lincoln RD over Squaw CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1900 |
| County RD 120 over Mid Br Of Squaw CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1930 |
| Is 29 N over Lit Tarkio CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,637 | 1972 |
| Mo 118 E over Is 29 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,545 | 1972 |
| RT A E over Nodaway Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,103 | 1963 |
| US 59 S over Is 29 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,008 | 1972 |
| US 159 S over Lit Tarkio CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 869 | 1970 |
| Mo 111 S over Tarkio Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 304 | 1934 |
| RT B S over Hickory CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1939 |
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.