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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.