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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWEGIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 754 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,208 |
| COX CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,346 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 1,114 |
| CANAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,491 |
| W FORK | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,224 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,320 |
| HOMINY CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 3,500 |
| PIN OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 3,522 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 400 |
| VARNEY DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 400 |
| RADGONS SLU | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 400 |
| BEAR CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 5,924 |
| LONG BRANCH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 8,532 |
| HAMILTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 21,166 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 4,273 |
| SALLEES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 38,592 |
| BR OF MCKINNEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,167 |
| DRY HOLLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,551 |
| DRY RUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,941 |
| STR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,420 |
| STR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,420 |
| BR OF BOURBEUSE RV | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 38,440 |
| ZADIE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 390 |
| BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 1,667 |
| RVR DES PERES | Missouri | Good | 1926 | 100 | 5,587 |
| STOUTS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,000 |
| BR OF SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 75 |
| BR OF SPRING CR | Missouri | Good | 1926 | 100 | 75 |
| BR OF SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 45 |
| BR OF SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| TROUBLESOME CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| N FK MID FABIUS RV | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 100 |
| BR OF HOG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| BR HORRELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 25 |
| TRIB OF SEWER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 15 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 35 |
| TRIB OF HOWELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 170 |
| BR OF SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 35 |
| MCDOUGLAS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 600 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 10 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 900 |
| ABANDONED RR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 50 |
| UNNAMED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,008 |
| WILLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 96 |
| KAOLIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 689 |
| LEEPER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,668 |
| ELK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,841 |
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.