Ste. Genevieve County Bridge Report Card
Ste. Genevieve County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve County has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.6% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,490 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ste. Genevieve County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,490 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 | 10.6% | 21.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.6% of measured traffic | 4.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 1.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 341,565 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 | 10.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 22,490 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ste. Genevieve County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th ST over S Gabouri CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,875 | 1934 |
| US 61 S over Up Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,235 | 1930 |
| Main ST over N Gabouri CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,200 | 1940 |
| 4th ST over N Gabouri CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1940 |
| RT Y E over Is 55 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,689 | 1970 |
| RT Z E over Is 55 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 716 | 1970 |
| RT N S over Saline CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1955 |
| RT Jj E over Terbleue CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1962 |
| Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1955 |
| Old "tt" RD over Trib Of Isle Duboi | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1924 |
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.