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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH OF ALLEN CR | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| BLYTHES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| BR OF 12 MILE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 250 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 250 |
| MALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 12,412 |
| RAMSEY CR | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 80 |
| BARNES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| BR LIT ST FRANCIS | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| CANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 75 |
| CANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| FOURCHE RENAULT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 350 |
| POTTERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,500 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| LOGAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 125 |
| SAMPSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 250 |
| STREAM | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| CAHOOCHIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| SHERRILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| DRY BR OF HOWELL C | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 120 |
| SHERRILL CR | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 150 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 150 |
| MUSTIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| BR OF TOWN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 120 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 35 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 100 |
| GUM SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 200 |
| GUM SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 200 |
| RVR DES PERES LAGO | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,000 |
| BR OF POMME DE TER | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,959 |
| AMES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,262 |
| DRAIN DTCH #43 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,862 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 22 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 275 |
| CRABTREE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,620 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 23 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 275 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 25 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 275 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 24 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 275 |
| HUFF BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,237 |
| CONCANNON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,237 |
| HARVIELL DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,441 |
| DRUNKEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,274 |
| DRAIN DTCH #14 | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 690 |
| WHITE POND | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 690 |
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.