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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REID CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| BR OF ST FRANCIS R | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 45 |
| BIG BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 120 |
| SMITH BR OF STINSO | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,000 |
| SMITH BR OF STINSO | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,000 |
| HAWKER CR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| HAWKER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| JAM UP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| TRIB TO SANDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 80 |
| MIAMI CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 45 |
| SLAGLE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| BR OF ST FRANCIS R | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| MCGEE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5,051 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,000 |
| UNNAMED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| DOUGLAS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| MARMATON RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 100 |
| BRIAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| BEAVER CR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| BEAR CR BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| BARREN FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| CRABTREE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 3,500 |
| MIAMI CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 40 |
| TIMBER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| BRYANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| SONS CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 25 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 5 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| LIT YELLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| DRAIN CR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 35 |
| MUDDY CR BR | Missouri | Good | 1925 | 101 | 10 |
| PARIRIE HOLLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 45 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 45 |
| BR BIG MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 200 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| BEAR CR BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 30 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| BEAR CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 20 |
| CR TO MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 9,270 |
| SINKING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 15 |
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.