Scotland County Bridge Report Card
Scotland County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Scotland County, Missouri
Scotland County has 198 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 377 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Scotland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 198 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 377 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 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 29 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 36,446 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 | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 29 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 377 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Scotland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT B S over Br Of N Fabius Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 242 | 1949 |
| County Road 561 over CR Br To N Fabius | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1900 |
| County Road 664 over Trib To N Fabius R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1991 |
| County Road 817 over N Wyaconda Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1998 |
| County Road 803 over CR To Wyaconda Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 2001 |
| County Road 707 over Br To Lit Fox Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1991 |
| County Road 711 over CR To Little Fox R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 2005 |
| County Road 103 over Br Of Bear CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1930 |
| RT U E over Bear CR | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 312 | 1961 |
| US 136 E over N Fabius Rvr | High traffic | Good | 3,161 | 1998 |
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.