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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| LIT DRYWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| E DRYWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| LIT BUFFALO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| QUICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| HORSE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DARR VALLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| MINNESOTO VALLEY C | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| LIT OTTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB OF LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB TO LICK FK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BRANCH OF LIT TAVE | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| JOWLER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| WEST HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 95 |
| BR OF E FK LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| LAKE DTCH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| MALONE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MEDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BR OF TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| W FK WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BR OF TABO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| MARIES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF BIG DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BR OF BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 120 |
| LIT GRAVOIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| DRY FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| REID CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| ROCKY FK OF CROOKE | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
| DRY FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
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.