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
BEAR CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 20
MORGAN BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
PIERRE FLECHE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
BEAR CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 5
CLEAR CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 20
BLACK CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 35
BLACK CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 50
FLAT CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
PALMER CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
CENTER CR Missouri Good 1910 116 2,000
MID FK OF SALT RVR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
CYPRESS CR Missouri Good 1910 116 10
UNKNOWN CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 20
FISHING RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 30
BIG MUDDY CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
BR OF S BLACKBIRD Missouri Fair 1910 116 40
WYELLOW CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 30
PILOT GROVE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 10
OTTER CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 15
PILOT GROVE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 20
TRIB N FK SPRING R Missouri Poor 1910 116 10
QUEENS BR Missouri Fair 1910 116 20
PILOT GROVE CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
POLECAT CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 40
BRUSHY CREEK Missouri Poor 1910 116 25
SUGAR CR Missouri Good 1910 116 120
CEDAR CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 5
FLAT CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 50
TRIB OF GRAND RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 15
GILLUM CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 30
MID FK CHARITON RV Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
PUZZLE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 20
WAKENDA CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
CROOKED CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 10
MILE CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 110
CROOKED CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 30
BATTS CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
FLAT CR Missouri Fair 1910 116 35
MISSISSIPPI RVR Missouri Fair 1910 116 10,000
PHILLIPS CR Missouri Poor 1910 116 3,854
CASTOR RVR Missouri Poor 1911 115 35
DRY FK CR Missouri Good 1911 115 35
CEDAR CR Missouri Poor 1911 115 45
LOST CR Missouri Fair 1911 115 60
MADDOX BR Missouri Fair 1911 115 25
TRIB TO SANDY CR Missouri Fair 1911 115 150
RICHLAND CR BR Missouri Poor 1912 114 50
DEER CR Missouri Good 1912 114 23,967
WOLF CR Missouri Poor 1912 114 15
FITZHUGH BR Missouri Good 1912 114 60

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.