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.

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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.