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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W FK OF BIRCH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| BR OF BIRCH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| DRY RUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 75 |
| TURNBACK CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 75 |
| NORTHWEST PKWY | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,500 |
| TRIB OF BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 35 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 50 |
| LARRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15 |
| WOLF DEN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 15 |
| OVRFL MID FK CHARI | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 35 |
| KCS RR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 621 |
| INDIAN RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,500 |
| BR OF SPRING CK | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 626 |
| HAMILTON CRK | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,758 |
| BACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,624 |
| TIGER FK NORTH RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 892 |
| SHOOTMAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,037 |
| HUBBLE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,205 |
| HUBBLE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,205 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,205 |
| PUZZLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,021 |
| KELLY CR | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,645 |
| DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 980 |
| MOUND CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,239 |
| CANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 442 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,568 |
| N FK WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,367 |
| MCKENZIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,514 |
| JONES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20 |
| BURRIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 828 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,054 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 3,054 |
| BR NOIX CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,813 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,571 |
| HOOKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 234 |
| ELM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 234 |
| SALT BR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,316 |
| WILLIAMS CR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,205 |
| BRETON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,815 |
| GABOURI CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,235 |
| SMART CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,738 |
| SWEETWATER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,139 |
| BIG ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,139 |
| VILLAGE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,139 |
| 3RD FK PLATTE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 766 |
| ELM GROVE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 766 |
| ST FRANCIS RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,302 |
| LOWES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 765 |
| HAMILTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,448 |
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.