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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAIN DTCH #10 | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,318 |
| STEWARTS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,813 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,010 |
| LONG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 34 |
| BR OF LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 765 |
| BR OF LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 765 |
| MAPES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 296 |
| W FK HIGH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 226 |
| E FK HIGH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 753 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,649 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,762 |
| CYPRESS DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 737 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,010 |
| NORBORNE DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,953 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,010 |
| DEMOCRAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,021 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,021 |
| BR OF PUZZLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,021 |
| MISSISSIPPI RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,670 |
| BAGNELL DAM | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,530 |
| RABBITHEAD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,252 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 64 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,099 |
| BR FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 583 |
| GOV DIVERSION DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 264 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB CAMPBELL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| SPLICE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BR OF SAMPSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB TO S MOREAU C | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB OF MONEGAW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB OF WHITE OAK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BLYTHES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| S FORK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| RICKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| TRIB OF DRYWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| TRIB OF MURPHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| DRY BR CAPPS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| SOUTH MOREAU CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| BR OF CYPRESS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BLYTHES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
| HAW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB 102 RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| LIT THIRD FK PLATT | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 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.