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 CYPRESS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| DRYWOOD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| SYCAMORE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| TRIB FIVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 15 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 3,371 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 1,125 |
| CHESTNUT TFWY | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 444 |
| KCT RR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 3,303 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,973 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 411 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 60 |
| ELK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB TO CLARK BR | Missouri | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| TRIB WATKINS MILL | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| BR GRAND GLAIZE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40,045 |
| KENMORE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,719 |
| BOONE CR | Missouri | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,660 |
| MATTHEWS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| ADKINS HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 30 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 225 |
| TURKEY CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10 |
| WILKERSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 350 |
| DEAD OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 20 |
| WARM FK OF SPRING | Missouri | Good | 1921 | 105 | 50 |
| LIT BEAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 100 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 300 |
| PORTAGE OPEN BAY | Missouri | Good | 1921 | 105 | 400 |
| AUXVASSE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 500 |
| MAPLE SWITCH SLU | Missouri | Good | 1921 | 105 | 2,192 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 340 |
| GLAIZE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 40,045 |
| GRAND GLAIZE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 47,536 |
| FISHPOT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 37,620 |
| BR HOWELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 10,648 |
| TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,359 |
| PIN OAK CR | Missouri | Good | 1921 | 105 | 2,569 |
| GALLOWAY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 19,085 |
| CHAPIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 7,777 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,106 |
| WILBY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 312 |
| CAULKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 30,545 |
| MEDIGENER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1921 | 105 | 4,480 |
| BR OF ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
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.