Stone County Bridge Report Card
Stone County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stone County, Missouri
Stone County has 63 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.3% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,643 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stone County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 63 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,643 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 | 6.3% | 12.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.1% of measured traffic | 9.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 112,393 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 | 6.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 13,643 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stone County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 13 N over Table Rock Lk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,320 | 1956 |
| RT M E over James Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,571 | 1962 |
| RT M E over Brown Br | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 444 | 1947 |
| RT Cc S over Spring CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 308 | 1955 |
| Mo 76 E over Mo 76 Unfinished Mo 4 | High traffic | Fair | 28,662 | 1994 |
| Mo 13 S over Crd Business Highway 13 | High traffic | Good | 14,710 | 2011 |
| Mo 13 S over Crd Spring ST Mna Rr | High traffic | Fair | 9,635 | 2001 |
| Mo 265 S over Crane CR | High traffic | Good | 5,662 | 2001 |
| Mo 265 S over Dodge CR | High traffic | Good | 5,662 | 2001 |
| Mo 76 E over Table Rock Lk | High traffic | Fair | 4,087 | 1957 |
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.