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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOODWIN RVR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,389 |
| DRAIN DTCH #23 | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 628 |
| DRAIN DTCH #29 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 406 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,898 |
| RACE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,815 |
| BUFFALO DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 12,954 |
| C & A LAKE | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 6,481 |
| BR E FK CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 375 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 3 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,804 |
| CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,552 |
| SMALL STR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 437 |
| HOGLES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 218 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 2,085 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 744 |
| WALKER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,547 |
| ERLIDE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,592 |
| STRAIGHT FORK CREE | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 8,114 |
| BLYTHES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,950 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 860 |
| RICHARDSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 860 |
| KEESLING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 860 |
| LINK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 5,018 |
| MILLER DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 5,944 |
| LONGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,309 |
| E FK LONGS CR | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 714 |
| PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,238 |
| N FK OF CANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,294 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,163 |
| ELEVEN POINTS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,724 |
| BR LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 238 |
| BEE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,240 |
| CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,739 |
| BLEAZARD BR OF BEE | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,120 |
| LIT HORSESHOE CR | Missouri | Good | 1922 | 104 | 1,174 |
| BRAWLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,577 |
| FLETCHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 4,577 |
| LOGAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 3,058 |
| ROBINSON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 8,106 |
| LIT YELLOW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 435 |
| ZIMMERMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,734 |
| SMITH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,661 |
| HUTTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 7,661 |
| MISSOURI RVR KCS RR | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 1,221 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 571 |
| DRAIN DTCH #1 | Missouri | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 571 |
| BR OF CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 15 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,500 |
| DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 35 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 45 |
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.