Pike County Bridge Report Card
Pike County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pike County, Missouri
Pike County has 224 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.6% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,047 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pike County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 224 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,047 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 | 7.6% | 15.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.6% of measured traffic | 3.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 239,546 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 | 7.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 11,047 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pike County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia ST over Town Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,400 | 1950 |
| 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1930 |
| RT B E over Peno CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 563 | 1948 |
| 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1930 |
| RT W S over Lit Ramsey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 215 | 1953 |
| Or 61 S over Peno CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 114 | 1949 |
| County RD 403 over Cuivre CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1970 |
| County RD 252 over Lit Buffalo CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1988 |
| County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1900 |
| County RD 254 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1900 |
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.