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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,347 |
| MID LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,703 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,271 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,395 |
| FLAT CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,333 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,162 |
| HUFFMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,551 |
| SLOAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,750 |
| DRAIN DTCH #32 | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 630 |
| BRAIR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,108 |
| POWDER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,209 |
| MULBERRY CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 883 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 883 |
| PICKEREL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,671 |
| BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,013 |
| JOBS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,508 |
| INTERCEPT DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 173 |
| MISSISSIPPI RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,557 |
| BR OF SOAP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,891 |
| SHAFER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,527 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 209 |
| LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 229 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 289 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,999 |
| BR MARBLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 931 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 608 |
| DRY RUN | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,879 |
| E FK CHARITON RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 790 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,689 |
| BUFFALO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,032 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 271 |
| SWEETWATER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 498 |
| DRAIN | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 561 |
| KINGS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,857 |
| PLUMB BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 334 |
| BEAR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 334 |
| SOAP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 196 |
| WILLOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 196 |
| NORTH ROAD DITCH | Missouri | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14 |
| EDDINGTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 298 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,306 |
| BR OF HOWELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,347 |
| PATTEN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 25 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20 |
| HORSE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| TRIB TURNBACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| JONES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 35 |
| TRIB OF LIT SUGAR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 200 |
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.