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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 10 |
| GALLOWAY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 570 |
| BIG BLUE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,047 |
| BLUE RIVER RD | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,173 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Good | 1931 | 95 | 10 |
| MNA RR ROARK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 20,035 |
| HIRES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 50 |
| STROBEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,001 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 7,222 |
| HOPEWELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,001 |
| SCHOOL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,270 |
| BUESCHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,270 |
| SCHMIDT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,310 |
| HOMINY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,729 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,076 |
| GRAVOIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 17,101 |
| MORRIS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,067 |
| HYLAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 983 |
| SWEET SPRINGS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,278 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,343 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,286 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,088 |
| BR OF PLATTIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 17,960 |
| WATKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 78,987 |
| WATKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 49,724 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,917 |
| RED OAK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,121 |
| GOODWIN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,190 |
| N PRONG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,035 |
| N FK LIT BLACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,222 |
| HUZZAH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,204 |
| PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,464 |
| BR PLEASANT VALLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,464 |
| HUDDLESTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,711 |
| PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,711 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 8,145 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 8,145 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,427 |
| BENNETT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 106 |
| EIGHT MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 18,238 |
| MARTIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,084 |
| PIKE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,511 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 212 |
| HAPPY HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,822 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,783 |
| LAZY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 15,009 |
| BOURBEUSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,121 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 732 |
| MNA RR WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,110 |
| SILVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 375 |
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.