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
E BEE BR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
TAVERN CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
WOLF CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 20
W BEE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 15
BLACKJACK CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 55
BIG CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 70
TAVERN CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 45
BIG RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 1,354
LIT SAC RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 894
BR OF MASSEY CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 50
CANE CR Missouri Good 1910 116 20
BRUSH CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
GRAND RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 15
CANE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
BRANCH Missouri Fair 1910 116 60
BR HUBBLE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
WEAVER BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 150
SMALL CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 20
BR OF MARROWBONE C Missouri Fair 1910 116 25
SPENCER CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
TURKEY CREEK BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 75
SANDY CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 750
ELK FK SALT RVR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
BEE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
HURRICANE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 5
SANDY CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 100
BNSF RR Missouri Poor 1910 116 1,000
BR OF LIT BLUE RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 220
TIGER BR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
TRIB OF SHOAL CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 100
E LICK CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
E FK OF LIT BLUE Missouri Fair 1910 116 3,000
SUGAR CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
MILL CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 30
SNAG CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 20
FISH CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 5
FISH CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 5
FISH CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
MARBLE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
BRANCH Missouri Fair 1910 116 10
OWL CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 5
OYSTER CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
KELLY CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 1,100
KELLY CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 1,800
KELLY CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 50
BIG MUDDY CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 10
FLAT CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 50
BR GRINDSTONE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 25
SPRING RVR BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 50
CREEK Missouri Poor 1910 116 25

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.