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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEY HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| PEAVINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| HORSE CREEK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| LAKE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| BR OF GASCONADE RV | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| DRY HOLLOW | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| ROLLING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 110 |
| MID FK OF SALT RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 9,650 |
| PETTIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| LAUREN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 500 |
| TRIB LIT NORTH FK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| YATES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| EIGHT MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| JOACHIM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 500 |
| TRIB LIT NORTH FK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| BEAR CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| BR OF BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| SHAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| RAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| SINKING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| MUDDY CR BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| SAMSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| MID FK CHARITION R | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| TRIB HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| E FK CHARITON RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| OSBORNE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| LIT INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| OLD THOMPSON RIVER | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| LIT INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 35 |
| CAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| HACKBERRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BR OLD GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| OLD CHNL GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 45 |
| NOBLE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 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.