Jasper County Bridge Report Card
Jasper County scores 64 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jasper County, Missouri
Jasper County has 472 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 57 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.1% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 247,515 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jasper County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 64/100 (D). The county has 472 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 57 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 247,515 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 | 14.3% of measured traffic | 10.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,730,504 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 | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 247,515 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jasper County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin AVE over Trib Of Center CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1935 |
| Pine RD over Blackberry CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1930 |
| Lp 49 S over Turkey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,243 | 1957 |
| Mo 171 S over Mine Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,715 | 1949 |
| Mo 249 S over Turkey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,803 | 2005 |
| Mo 66 E over Turkey CR Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,148 | 1985 |
| Mo 96 E over Dry Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,027 | 1955 |
| Mo 43 S over Turkey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,817 | 1934 |
| Mo 43 S over Cpkc Rr Joplin CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,817 | 1934 |
| Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,333 | 1990 |
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.