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 THIRD FK PLA | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| DRY BR CAPPS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 75 |
| BR OF WHITEWATER C | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| MORMAN FK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| E YELLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| YELLOW CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| LIT ST FRANCIS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BLYTHES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| BR OF S FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 65 |
| HAGER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| TRIB TURNBACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| MNA RR ALLEY | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 2,800 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| BR OF E LOCUST CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| TRIB OF LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| HORSE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| IMRL RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| LIT SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TAYLOR CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SAC RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| FLAT BR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 700 |
| BARKERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| LIT SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| BARKERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 124 |
| DELWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,924 |
| PEARL RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| DUCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| LICK FK OF TABO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 39 |
| TRIB BIG DEER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| W FK BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| DRY BR JENKINS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| WOLF HOLE LATERAL | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| MID FK TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| BR OF LIT MED CRK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| POLECAT CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BR OF HUTCHISON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BR OF DAVIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| W FK TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| BR OF COLE CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| ELK FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 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.