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