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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO 21 UP RR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,672 |
| LITTLE RAMSEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,663 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,842 |
| YARNELL BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4,036 |
| RANKEN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 76,485 |
| BARNSVILE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,095 |
| MORAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 285 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 971 |
| SALING BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 3,488 |
| GOODWATER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,259 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 6 | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,654 |
| BLACK JACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,619 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 330 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,589 |
| RAMSEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,514 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,514 |
| CANEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,692 |
| BR OF WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 967 |
| CLARK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 967 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 967 |
| HUNTER HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,325 |
| BROOKS HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,325 |
| JONES HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,547 |
| PEARSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,941 |
| RANKIN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,941 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,360 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12,084 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,333 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,443 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 1 | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 4,733 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,267 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,382 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,338 |
| RND SPRGCAV RD PRK SP | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 597 |
| GALLAHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,428 |
| SLOUGH CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 851 |
| MINNOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 29,762 |
| CANE HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 389 |
| BRYANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 389 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,884 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,392 |
| JAMES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 19,001 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,444 |
| BR OF STOUTS CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,941 |
| RATLIFFE HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,340 |
| DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| TEBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 939 |
| MISSEM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 939 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 939 |
| FIDELITY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,347 |
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.