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