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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAPAHOE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| HIGH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| FLAT ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BR OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| DIVERSION CHANNEL | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| FLAT ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BUCKS BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| BUCKS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| BUCKS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| SHAWNEE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB. TO MONITEAU | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| STEINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MESSNER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| HIGH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| LITTLE MONEGAW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF PEDLAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BR OF BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF S MOREAU CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| OPOSSUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| UNNAMED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| OPOSSUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BR TURNER HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 70 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| S FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TRIB OF NODAWAY RV | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| MID BR OF SQUAW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| HAGER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BR OF LIT THIRD FK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| JOHNS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF N MOREAU C | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF 12 MILE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| LICK FK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| RICHLAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| DRY FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| PEDDLER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BIG NO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF CARROLL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 114 |
| BILLIES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TOM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 55 |
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.