Taney County Bridge Report Card
Taney County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Taney County, Missouri
Taney County has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.6% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 48,534 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Taney County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 48,534 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 | 8.6% | 17.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.0% of measured traffic | 5.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.3% | 2.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 688,590 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 | 8.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 48,534 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Taney County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista RD over Trib Of Roark CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1996 |
| Mcgee Keys RD over Cane CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1997 |
| US 65 S over N Emory CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,558 | 1963 |
| Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,427 | 1937 |
| Mo 76 W over Mna Rr Roark CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,400 | 2001 |
| Mo 76 E over Mna Rr Roark CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,108 | 2003 |
| US 160 E over Swan CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,178 | 1951 |
| US 160 E over Beaver CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,334 | 1953 |
| RT Aa S over Swan CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 334 | 1966 |
| Hilltop Ranches RD over Bear CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1999 |
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.