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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.