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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
CROOKED CR Missouri Poor 1908 118 100
LIT ELKHORN CR Missouri Fair 1908 118 100
CROOKED RVR Missouri Fair 1908 118 10
W BR OF LOST CR Missouri Fair 1908 118 45
HONEY CR Missouri Fair 1909 117 110
CANEY CR Missouri Good 1910 116 50
BLACKBERRY CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 25
WALNUT CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 200
WEST FK Missouri Fair 1910 116 230
CYPRESS CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
W FK OF GRAND RVR Missouri Poor 1910 116 50
HICKORY CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 30
LONG BR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
BR OF CROOKED RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 70
UNNAMED CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 5
TROUBLESOME CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
MESSNER BR OF SALT Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
E YELLOW CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 15
FIRE BR OF CROOKED Missouri Fair 1910 116 22
LIT WELDON RVR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
BIG NO CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 20
BIG RVR Missouri Good 1910 116 1,200
LOST CR Missouri Good 1910 116 5
LONG BRANCH CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 30
BEAR BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
MARIES CR Missouri Good 1910 116 60
S FK SALINE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
PRAIRIE FK Missouri Poor 1910 116 100
SALINE CR Missouri Good 1910 116 45
S FLAT CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
MUDDY CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 5
PASS BR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
MONITEAU CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 40
ROCK CR Missouri Good 1910 116 20
BR OF M FK LOST CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 15
N FK OF WHITE RVR Missouri Good 1910 116 30
E BEE BR Missouri Good 1910 116 20
E FK BIG CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 50
BIG CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 120
MUDDY CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
NORTH RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
W BEE BR Missouri Good 1910 116 15
SHANE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
W BEE CR Missouri Good 1910 116 15
WYACONDA RVR Missouri Poor 1910 116 50
ELM BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 25
PUZZLE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 5
SUGAR CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
LIT SHOAL CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 10
WILDCAT CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 30

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.