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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,346 |
| ROCKY HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,221 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 630 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 705 |
| JONES CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,903 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 705 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 705 |
| DRAIN DTCH #5 | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,420 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 563 |
| MORMON FK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 10,271 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 555 |
| BONES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 19,124 |
| MOUND BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 413 |
| SULPHUR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,516 |
| BR OF SPENCER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,849 |
| SMITH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 11,921 |
| PIPES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,701 |
| BEELER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 6,105 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 6 | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,379 |
| DRAIN DTCH #37 | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,278 |
| WILD CAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,142 |
| WARDS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 322 |
| BOUNDS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,009 |
| HUNTERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,009 |
| CASTOR RVR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,099 |
| FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,202 |
| HUDLEYS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 13,368 |
| HOGE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 2,660 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 626 |
| WOLLARD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 626 |
| CAMPBELL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 749 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 749 |
| JUMP-OFF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 749 |
| JUMP-OFF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 749 |
| FREDERICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,123 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,142 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 517 |
| PEAVIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,215 |
| WILDCAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,142 |
| GIZZARD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 705 |
| HOGLES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 537 |
| NAFZIGER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 537 |
| BR SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 867 |
| BARREN FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,711 |
| MAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,489 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,511 |
| FISHER BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,261 |
| GABRIEL FORK | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 7,043 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1926 | 100 | 4,775 |
| DRY BR OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,754 |
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.