Laclede County Bridge Report Card
Laclede County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County has 119 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.2% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,295 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Laclede County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 119 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,295 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 | 9.2% | 18.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.6% of measured traffic | 5.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 332,264 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 | 9.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 25,295 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Laclede County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk RD over Nelson CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1978 |
| Is 44 W over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,639 | 1956 |
| Mo 64 E over Goodwin CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,190 | 1931 |
| RT J E over Is 44 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,902 | 1967 |
| RT T S over Bear CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 924 | 1938 |
| RT Bb S over Auglaize CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 568 | 1954 |
| Or 44 E over Bear CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 419 | 1923 |
| RT O E over Gasconade Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 295 | 1958 |
| RT Ff E over Bear CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 184 | 1955 |
| RT Ad S over Gasconade Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 119 | 1965 |
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.