Wright County Bridge Report Card
Wright County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wright County, Missouri
Wright County has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.5% is above the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,207 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wright County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,207 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 | 11.5% | 22.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.6% of measured traffic | 6.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 61 years vs 48 nationally | 5.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 176,193 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 | 11.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 61 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,207 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wright County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 5 S over Bnsf Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,340 | 1958 |
| Mo 5 N over US 60 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,130 | 1985 |
| Mo 5 S over Woods Fk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,170 | 1931 |
| RT U S over Cst South ST Bnsf Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,764 | 1930 |
| RT M E over Parks CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 888 | 1950 |
| RT N E over Whetstone CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 730 | 1968 |
| Mo 38 E over Dove CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 317 | 1967 |
| Mo 38 E over Whetstone CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 317 | 1968 |
| Ninth ST (caseys) over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1938 |
| RT Af S over Beaver CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 131 | 1958 |
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.