Bridge conditions in McDonald County, Missouri
145 inventoried bridges · 18 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 145 McDonald County bridges in the federal inventory, 18 carry a poor rating. That 12.4% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 18 of the 145 bridges in McDonald County, Missouri, are rated in poor condition (12.4%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 34 bridges (23.4%) are rated good and 93 (64.1%) fair.
- The median McDonald County bridge was built in 1973.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Is 49 N over Sugar Fk CR (built 1998), carrying about 8,053 vehicles a day.
Good 23.4% · Fair 64.1% · Poor 12.4% of 145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 49 N over Sugar Fk CR | 1998 | 8,053 | Poor |
| Mo 90 E over Yarnell Br | 1930 | 4,036 | Poor |
| Mo 43 S over Honey CR | 1930 | 2,842 | Poor |
| Rt H E over Mill CR | 1963 | 2,404 | Poor |
| Mo 76 E over Dry Br | 1937 | 2,305 | Poor |
| Rt E S over Kings CR | 1930 | 1,857 | Poor |
| Cedar Rd over Indian Rvr | 1929 | 1,500 | Poor |
| Rt H E over Goodin Hollow | 1963 | 1,356 | Poor |
| Mo 43 S over Elk Rvr | 1960 | 1,327 | Poor |
| Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR | 1933 | 1,236 | Poor |
| Mo 90 E over Trent CR | 1967 | 457 | Poor |
| Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley | 1963 | 272 | Poor |
| Rains Rd over Trib of Lit Sugar | 1931 | 200 | Poor |
| Frye Rd over Honey CR | 1933 | 200 | Poor |
| Woodchuck Rd over S Indian CR | 1955 | 35 | Poor |
| Mikes Creek Rd over Brush CR | 1935 | 25 | Poor |
| Pvt Bridge T1002 E over Beaver Br | 1943 | 20 | Poor |
| Hagee Rd over Trib of Beaver Br | 1975 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 49 S over Wht Oak Hollow CR | 2021 | 15,111 | Good |
| Is 49 S over Rattlesnake Holw C | 2021 | 15,111 | Fair |
| Is 49 S over Goodin Hollow Trib | 2021 | 15,024 | Good |
| US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br | 1966 | 12,353 | Fair |
| US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR | 2003 | 11,508 | Fair |
| US 71 S over Lit Sugar CR | 2003 | 11,222 | Fair |
| Is 49 N over Rt B | 1998 | 10,746 | Good |
| Is 49 S over Mo 59 | 1999 | 10,526 | Fair |
| Is 49 S over Rt B | 1998 | 9,043 | Good |
| Is 49 S over Sugar Fk CR | 1998 | 9,043 | 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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