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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF HILLERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 75 |
| DRY FORK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 20 |
| DITCH | Missouri | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 15 |
| BR OF CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 15 |
| FINLEY RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 300 |
| MADDOX BR | Missouri | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 25 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 417 |
| BR OF PRAIRIE FK | Missouri | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 30 |
| HOGAN FK | Missouri | Poor | 1912 | 114 | 167 |
| HUNT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 100 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 10,200 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 4,060 |
| CORRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 15 |
| W YELLOW CR | Missouri | Good | 1913 | 113 | 20 |
| CLIFTON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 10 |
| LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 20 |
| CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1913 | 113 | 35 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 25 |
| BR OF FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 250 |
| TRIB TO PETITE SAL | Missouri | Good | 1914 | 112 | 60 |
| N FK OF WHITE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 85 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 15 |
| N WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| N LINN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 5 |
| WHITEWATER RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| BOEUF CR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 100 |
| DR DITCH TO MISS R | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 5 |
| HANLEY HILLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 11,723 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Good | 1915 | 111 | 100 |
| PETER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| TRIB N BLACKBIRD C | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 5 |
| CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| N FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 35 |
| LIT WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| SMITH BR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 5 |
| BR OF SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1915 | 111 | 152 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 30 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 50 |
| SALT FK | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 25 |
| WOLFPEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 20 |
| BIG MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 15 |
| DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 6 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Good | 1915 | 111 | 750 |
| THOMPSON CR. | Missouri | Poor | 1915 | 111 | 15 |
| HICKORY ST BEARDSLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 9,496 |
| COOPERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 40 |
| FIRE PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Good | 1916 | 110 | 58 |
| BR OF STINSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 50 |
| BELEWS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 158 |
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.