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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,910 |
| LIT CRANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB OF BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| TRIB TO GRACEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SAC RVR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| GRACEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| TRIB OF SAC RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BR.OF SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| BR OF S FK NORTH R | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB OF BIG PADDY | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| LIT YELLOW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| E FK OF WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF THIRD FORK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| TRIB ROBINSON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| S MOREAU CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 350 |
| ATWELL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| STINKING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF MORGAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR N FK SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| BR OF LIT THIRD FK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| SAMPSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| UNNAMED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BEARD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| HORSE CREEK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WRIGHTS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| RABBITHEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| S FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| THOMAS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| LONG CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| TRIB OF WEAUBLEAU | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BIG SAMPSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| KEENEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| KEENEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF L WYACONDA R | 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.