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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER NEELY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| FK OF FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 120 |
| BR OF BLUE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 132 |
| BR OF LIT TARKIO C | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| GRAND AVE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| GRAND AVENUE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| SLOUGH | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| BR OF SALT FK | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| N BLACKBIRD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| BEE BR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| BR OF HAW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BIG ROCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| LIT ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| MID FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| LIT ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| W MUDDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| IRVINS BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| DTCH NO 1 | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| DOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| SHILOH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| HUDSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| MUSSEL FK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| CLARK CRK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| MARROWBONE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| BONES BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| MARTIN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| PERKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TRIB OF CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| HORSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| WEST WOLF CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| PLATTIN CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| BR OF JOHNSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| BR OF MOUND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| FIELDS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| HAYS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| TRIB TO STRGHT FK | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| STRAIGHT FK MOREAU | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRUSSEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 200 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| NEGRO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| EDMONDSON CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
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.