Historic Bridges in Missouri
4,522 bridges built before 1951 in Missouri still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 4,522 bridges in Missouri built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 436 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 436 |
| FORK PINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 142 |
| BR OF LIT WHITEWAT | Missouri | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 250 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 35 |
| FIVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 15 |
| BUCK BR | Missouri | Poor | 1901 | 125 | 35 |
| E FK SALT POND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1901 | 125 | 35 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 150 |
| WATKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 11 |
| COLE CAMP CR | Missouri | Poor | 1902 | 124 | 80 |
| INDIAN CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 200 |
| BR OF CARROLL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1903 | 123 | 47 |
| COVE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 30 |
| LINN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 35 |
| MCGUIRE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1904 | 122 | 30 |
| YELLOW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1904 | 122 | 20 |
| APPLE CR | Missouri | Good | 1905 | 121 | 25 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1905 | 121 | 25 |
| TRIB OF SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 35 |
| TRIB OF S SALINE C | Missouri | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 45 |
| MILLERS CR | Missouri | Good | 1905 | 121 | 50 |
| E YELLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 20 |
| ELK FK | Missouri | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 25 |
| BRAZEAU CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 25 |
| E FK FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 35 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 330 |
| BR OF SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1905 | 121 | 330 |
| COTTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 513 |
| EAST BR | Missouri | Poor | 1905 | 121 | 45 |
| HARRISON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 50 |
| SALT POND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 35 |
| DELAWARE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 100 |
| YELLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 67 |
| MO ROUTE 12 | Missouri | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 3,459 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 35 |
| BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 200 |
| PLATTIN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 242 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 25 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1906 | 120 | 504 |
| LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 25 |
| LIT HORSESHOE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 50 |
| PETITE SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 35 |
| HENRIE AVE | Missouri | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 1,700 |
| BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1907 | 119 | 1,337 |
| CHESTNUT TFWY | Missouri | Poor | 1907 | 119 | 8,474 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 35 |
| BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 1,500 |
| TRIB TO BEAR BR | Missouri | Good | 1908 | 118 | 40 |
| CLUBB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 100 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.