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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1923 | 103 | 35 |
| BIG PINEY RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| LOGAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| JOHNSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| TURNBACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 500 |
| LICK FK GASCONADE | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 30 |
| SINKING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 30 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 15 |
| BR OF BLACKWATER R | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 35 |
| BLACKWATER RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 35 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 50 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 5,180 |
| ST FRANCOIS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 200 |
| UNKNOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| WHETSTONE CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 632 |
| BR OF MID FABIUS R | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 258 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 419 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,821 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 6,113 |
| SALT PINE CR | Missouri | Good | 1923 | 103 | 5,370 |
| ROUBIDOUX CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 12,710 |
| MAIN DTCH NO 6 | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,773 |
| BR OLD MINES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 5,370 |
| GRAND RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 67 |
| KELLY SPRINGS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,632 |
| BRAUHN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 5,707 |
| N SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 3,895 |
| MILLERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,628 |
| ROBBINS BR | Missouri | Good | 1923 | 103 | 7,154 |
| LIT WHITEWATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 2,211 |
| MORGAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,416 |
| SHOCKLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 1,406 |
| ELM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 7,536 |
| E. BR PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,791 |
| SIGHTS BR | Missouri | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 8,773 |
| GOODWATER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 50 |
| LIT BLACK RVR | Missouri | Good | 1924 | 102 | 35 |
| OTTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 70 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 70 |
| WET FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 70 |
| E FK FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,400 |
| BR E FK WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 35 |
| TRIB OF ISLE DUBOI | Missouri | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 15 |
| VIRGIN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 35 |
| DURAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 40 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 500 |
| LIT TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 10 |
| BR OF DOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 15 |
| FLAT RIVER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 3,500 |
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.