Osage County Bridge Report Card
Osage County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Osage County, Missouri
Osage County has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.2% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,092 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Osage County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,092 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 | 17.2% | 34.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.4% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.1% | 12.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 126,704 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 | 17.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,092 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Osage County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT Hh E over Baileys CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 98 | 1938 |
| County RD 742 over Crider CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1940 |
| County RD 741 over Crider Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1940 |
| County RD 631 over Br Of Brush CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1940 |
| County RD 806 over Owens CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1940 |
| RT T S over Loose CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,281 | 1966 |
| Mo 89 S over Indian CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 929 | 1933 |
| RT C E over Loose CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 399 | 1966 |
| County RD 412 over Jaeger CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1940 |
| County RD 611 over Maries Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1893 |
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.