New Madrid County Bridge Report Card
New Madrid County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
New Madrid County, Missouri
New Madrid County has 283 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,081 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives New Madrid County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 283 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,081 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 | 4.6% | 9.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.2% of measured traffic | 3.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.5% | 4.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 331,127 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 | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 17,081 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in New Madrid County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,882 | 1964 |
| Mo 162 E over Drain Dtch #256 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,062 | 1952 |
| RT D E over Drain Dtch #1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 983 | 1949 |
| RT D E over Drain Dtch #14 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 867 | 1955 |
| RT D E over Drain Dtch #6 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 733 | 1955 |
| RT B S over Drain Dtch #60 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 705 | 1954 |
| RT D E over Caney Slu | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 532 | 1949 |
| RT D E over Drain Dtch #41 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 532 | 1949 |
| Mo 153 S over Drain Dtch #6 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 470 | 1934 |
| RT E S over Lit Rvr Dtch 251 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 231 | 1934 |
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.