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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAIN DTCH #5 | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 873 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 1 | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,960 |
| KCS RR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,724 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Good | 1931 | 95 | 889 |
| WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 431 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 438 |
| WOODS FK | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,170 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,285 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,790 |
| NO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,217 |
| NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 976 |
| BR OF WILDCAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,682 |
| LIT INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,785 |
| KAVINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,057 |
| BR OF SHORT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 14,502 |
| FIRE PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,128 |
| BR OF LIT TARKIO C | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 700 |
| SLU | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 386 |
| PETERS BR | Missouri | Good | 1931 | 95 | 212 |
| MALINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 111,723 |
| TANYARD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,492 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 883 |
| LOVE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 19,006 |
| BR OF HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 905 |
| BR OF COX BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,868 |
| BR MARBLE CR | Missouri | Good | 1931 | 95 | 931 |
| BLUE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,573 |
| KINGS LK DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 305 |
| BUCK RUN | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 246 |
| BRUSHY CR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 376 |
| TURNBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 5,558 |
| JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,616 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,338 |
| WHETSTONE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,280 |
| BR BLACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 230 |
| MESSNER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 230 |
| NEELYVILLE DRAIN D | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,179 |
| WHITENER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 522 |
| W FK SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 193 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 347 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,552 |
| BR OF CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 478 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 478 |
| WATSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 327 |
| WATER RUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 327 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 4 | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 106 |
| COBB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 142 |
| BR LIT BLUE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 9,912 |
| GRAND GLAIZE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,680 |
| BR OF CYPRESS CR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 10 |
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.