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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
WINNEGAN CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 30
TRIB TO GOODSON CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 15
LIT THIRD CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 25
CREEK Missouri Fair 1930 96 35
COLE CAMP CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 30
WILLIAMS CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 50
CHERRY BR Missouri Fair 1930 96 25
HOLT CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 35
TRIB TO LAKE OZARK Missouri Fair 1930 96 50
CHRISTIAN CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 15
TRIB OF WARREN BR Missouri Fair 1930 96 70
MASSEY CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 40
TRIB. TO TAVERN CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 30
TRIB OF BURRIS FK Missouri Poor 1930 96 20
BEAR BR Missouri Fair 1930 96 5
CANADIAN PACIFIC R Missouri Poor 1930 96 600
TRIB TO BUCK BR Missouri Poor 1930 96 50
BUCK BR Missouri Fair 1930 96 50
TRIB N FK SPRING R Missouri Fair 1930 96 75
WHITE OAK CREEK Missouri Fair 1930 96 65
AUGLAIZE CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 45
DOE RUN CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 65
CREEK Missouri Fair 1930 96 75
SPRING RVR TRIB Missouri Fair 1930 96 100
BR OF SHOAL CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 15
TRIB. TO TAVERN CR Missouri Good 1930 96 35
BRANCH Missouri Poor 1930 96 15
TURKEY CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 15
SPRING RVR Missouri Fair 1930 96 50
TURKEY CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 20
TRIB TO RICHLAND C Missouri Poor 1930 96 100
LIT BEAR CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 55
E FK OF BEAR CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 55
BR OF PONEY CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 40
TRIB OF S MOREAU C Missouri Fair 1930 96 20
PEACH CREEK Missouri Fair 1930 96 35
MONEGAW CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 20
HAW CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 25
DOG CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 15
BRANCH Missouri Poor 1930 96 25
LIT BEAR CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 30
UNNAMED STR Missouri Poor 1930 96 20
N MUD CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 25
HUBBLE CR Missouri Fair 1930 96 3,000
TATER HILL CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 5
MUDDY CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 5
INDIAN CR Missouri Poor 1930 96 100
BR F BLACKWATER RV Missouri Fair 1930 96 78
LONG BR Missouri Fair 1930 96 15
STAHL 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.