Bridge conditions in Benton County, Missouri
134 inventoried bridges · 28 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 134 Benton County bridges in the federal inventory, 28 carry a poor rating. That 20.9% share is roughly 3x the national average.
- 28 of the 134 bridges in Benton County, Missouri, are rated in poor condition (20.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 15 bridges (11.2%) are rated good and 91 (67.9%) fair.
- The median Benton County bridge was built in 1963.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Mo 7 S over Turkey CR (built 1939), carrying about 2,566 vehicles a day.
Good 11.2% · Fair 67.9% · Poor 20.9% of 134 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 7 S over Turkey CR | 1939 | 2,566 | Poor |
| Rt C E over Clear CR | 1932 | 2,175 | Poor |
| Rt C E over Clear CR | 1932 | 1,653 | Poor |
| Rt E S over Barker CR | 1947 | 1,120 | Poor |
| Rt Jj E over Lake CR | 1963 | 253 | Poor |
| Rt Ab E over Brushy CR | 1962 | 223 | Poor |
| Rt Aa E over Big Turkey CR | 1957 | 191 | Poor |
| Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR | 1958 | 128 | Poor |
| Five Bridges Ave over Br of Williams CR | 1940 | 100 | Poor |
| Feaster Branch Rd over Feaster Br | 1920 | 100 | Poor |
| Centerline Rd over Cole Camp CR | 1902 | 80 | Poor |
| Five Bridges Ave over Williams CR | 1962 | 60 | Poor |
| Five Bridges Ave over Br of Indian CR | 1962 | 50 | Poor |
| Five Bridges Ave over Indian CR | 1994 | 50 | Poor |
| White Rd over Barkers CR | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| Butterfield Trail over Duran CR | 1924 | 40 | Poor |
| Warner Rd over Flat CR | 1920 | 35 | Poor |
| Wienberg Ave over S Flat CR | 1920 | 30 | Poor |
| Mora Rd over Trib of Spring Fk | 1950 | 30 | Poor |
| Gray Ave over Barkers CR | 1940 | 30 | Poor |
| Lange Rd over Cole Camp CR | 1900 | 30 | Poor |
| Wilshusen Rd over Cole Camp CR | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| Hastain Ave over Deer CR | 1920 | 30 | Poor |
| Jackman Ave over Big Turkey CR | 1960 | 30 | Poor |
| Fitzpatrick Ave over Duran CR | 1960 | 25 | Poor |
| Indian Creek Rd over Indian CR | 1920 | 20 | Poor |
| Keuper Rd over S Flat CR | 1910 | 15 | Poor |
| Becki Ln over Barkers CR | 1920 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 65 S over Corman CR | 1928 | 8,748 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Chubb CR | 1928 | 8,748 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Wisdom CR | 1928 | 8,579 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Osage Rvr | 1974 | 8,522 | Fair |
| Mo 7 N over US 65 | 1976 | 6,491 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Mo 83 | 1977 | 6,340 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access Rd | 1977 | 5,768 | Fair |
| Mo 52 E over Bauer Br Cole Camp | 1985 | 5,245 | Fair |
| Mo 52 E over Cole Camp CR | 1985 | 5,245 | Fair |
| Mo 7 S over Osage Rvr | 1977 | 5,040 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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