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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 1,366 |
| DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,338 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 62 |
| MN DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 744 |
| LATERAL DTCH #3 | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 744 |
| WET FORK CR | Missouri | Good | 1924 | 102 | 6,765 |
| JENKINS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,943 |
| FK OF 102 RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,207 |
| BLACKWATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 8,350 |
| POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 10,042 |
| SOUTH RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,942 |
| KATY TRAIL | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 13,714 |
| S. FORK SALT RIVER | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,481 |
| BIG RIVER | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 18,496 |
| DOUGER BR | Missouri | Good | 1924 | 102 | 3,783 |
| DOUGER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 4,166 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 3 | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 813 |
| GRASSY RUN | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 3,585 |
| UNKNOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 6,490 |
| TRIB BLACKWATER RV | Missouri | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 17,553 |
| GRINDSTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15,601 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| BR OF HUGHES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| S RIVER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| S FK OF BLACKWATER | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| BR S FK BLACKWATER | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 110 |
| WHITEWATER RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| MUDDY FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 679 |
| BR OF TROUBLESOME | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 65 |
| BRETON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 125 |
| SMALL BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| LIT FLORA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 130 |
| GRINDSTONE CR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 7,500 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| CORMACK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| NORTH CUT DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 500 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| HURRICANE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| WHETSTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 60 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,000 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| MAZE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| WOLFPEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| CHERRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 471 |
| BR OF COLE CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
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.