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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| HIGHLY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF MONITEAU C | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF PASS BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB TO STRGHT FK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB TO STR FK MOR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| WHITE CLOUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF PASS BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| STRAIGHT FK MOREAU | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| HIGHLY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| STRAIGHT FK MOREAU | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BIG LEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR LIT SNI-A-BAR C | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 28 |
| TRIB OF JENKINS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BRIDGE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF BOEUF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 114 |
| TRIB TO COOPER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| GABRIEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| FOUNTAIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,386 |
| COLD WATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 17,556 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 348 |
| FENTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| FLAT RVR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| E BEE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| E FK LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| OPOSSUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 90 |
| LOGAN CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| N MOREAU CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| STRAIGHT FK OF MOR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| W YELLOW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| CHERRY VALLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| DAVIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB TO BIG BUFFAL | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BR OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| RICKY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| LIT BUFFALO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
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.