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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF W MUDDY CRK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB TO N MUD CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB TO N MUD CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF LAZY CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| W MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| N MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| N MOREAU CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| W FK CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 65 |
| COUCH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| SMITH FORK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| COW BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF W FK LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB TO MILL CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF BURRIS FOR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB STRAIGHT FK M | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB STRAIGHT FK M | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| PINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BR OF WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| LINCOLN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| S FORK OF LINN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 600 |
| BLACKBERRY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BAKER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| NO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| SMITH FORK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| TRIB SMITH FK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF POMME DE TER | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| LINN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BURRIS FK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| TARKIO RVR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 75 |
| BR OF ELK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF W FK LOST CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR S FK BLACKWATER | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BR OF CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| BRANCH-CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| DRAIN DTCH TO MISS | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BR OF MUDDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 110 |
| KELLY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,360 |
| KELLY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 935 |
| KELLY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 750 |
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.