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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF GASCONADE RV | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,300 |
| LITTLE ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,139 |
| LIT ST FRANCIS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,316 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,624 |
| PLUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,624 |
| FK OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 3,103 |
| BR OF MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,711 |
| BR MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,711 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 948 |
| CENTER CR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,722 |
| CENTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 1,722 |
| FIDELITY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 351 |
| GROVE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,284 |
| FIDELITY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 34,661 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,008 |
| FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,904 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 2,010 |
| GROVE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 5,284 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 24 | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,210 |
| BORROW POINT DRAIN | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,210 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 26 | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,210 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 25 | Missouri | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 4,210 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,852 |
| WILLOW CR | Missouri | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,683 |
| HUBBLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 20 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 40 |
| SAC RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 50 |
| JUMPOFF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30 |
| SONS CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 25 |
| PILOT GROVE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 15 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11,500 |
| MNA RR JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 11,460 |
| CAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 15 |
| THOMPSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 35 |
| BR OF CAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 10 |
| TRIB OF HOWELL CR | Missouri | Good | 1927 | 99 | 70 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 35 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Good | 1927 | 99 | 6,804 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 973 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,722 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 30,710 |
| JESSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,107 |
| CAPE LA CROIX CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 21,685 |
| CAPE LA CROIX CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 20,380 |
| BEAVER DAM CR | Missouri | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 5,433 |
| ROCK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 817 |
| VERONA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,180 |
| DOUGER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,632 |
| PRATHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 302 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 302 |
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.