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 CASTILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF MURPHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| BR OF DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| BR OF THIRD FK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| TRIB TO CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BLACKJACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| BRANCH OF BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| TRIB INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| LIT TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF JORDAN CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| TRIB OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| S DAVIS CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,000 |
| DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| UNNAMED BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| WILLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| OTTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| WATKINS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,040 |
| N FK SPRING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 400 |
| E FK SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| E FK SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| E FK SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 60 |
| BLACKWATER RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| E FK SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| TRIB WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| STILLHOUSE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| BR OF WHEELER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| DELAWARE CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| TRIB TO WALNUT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 30 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| HORSESHOE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 600 |
| BR OF WAMSLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| BR OF LOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| BR OF TOWSTRING 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.