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 HORRELL CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| FEASTER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| KIMSEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| FIELDS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| BR OF CROOKED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| SALT CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| W FK CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 85 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BIRCH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| WALNUT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 55 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 900 |
| THATCHER HOLLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 150 |
| N DEEPWATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| BR CANEY FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| TRIB OF LAKE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| PERDUE CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 495 |
| BEAR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 115 |
| NATIONS CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| LAZY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| GALLONS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| BR OF WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| GRAND AUGLAIZE | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| OWL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BR OF HENRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TURNBACK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 226 |
| MARLOWE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| SALT RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| GRAND AVENUE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| GRANDDADDYS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| BUZZARD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| LIT THIRD FK | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB OF MOUND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| TRIB TO BUCK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BIG MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB OF MOUND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| STINKING CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| TRIB SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| SCHLOTZ BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| LIT THIRD FK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
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.