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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPKC RR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| SECOND CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,218 |
| FISHING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,168 |
| KCT RAILWAY 20TH STREET | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,794 |
| CR W OF EASTWOOD T | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 29,375 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 443 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,808 |
| 77TH ST | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,406 |
| 77TH ST | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,115 |
| LIT TAVERN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| GUINS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5 |
| SMITH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| GABRIEL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 45 |
| TRUITT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| GIER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15 |
| BR OF CAT CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 35 |
| HEWLETT BR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| CUMBERLAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 150 |
| CORN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| DITTY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 25 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 11,464 |
| TATTLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,092 |
| CST SOUTH ST BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,764 |
| SALINE CREEK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,829 |
| BR OF BRETON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,815 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 27,277 |
| TWO MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 21,816 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,186 |
| FRENE CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 6,279 |
| KILE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,607 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,164 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,164 |
| LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 349 |
| BR OF LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 765 |
| BR OF LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 765 |
| HEATH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,164 |
| CAHOOCHIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,072 |
| S BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 380 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,235 |
| N BR DRY BR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,561 |
| S BR DRY BR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,561 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,815 |
| LIT TROUBLESOME CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,202 |
| IVY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,292 |
| IVY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,026 |
| IVY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,026 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,026 |
| GULF CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,444 |
| SCHOOLHOUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,963 |
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.