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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| BUCK BR OF BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| TRIB N MOREAU CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 35 |
| GABRIEL CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 55 |
| JUDEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 400 |
| MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,900 |
| PLUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5 |
| ROARING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 20 |
| BR OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| BR OF PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 550 |
| MID FK GRAND RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| SAC RVR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 30 |
| ELK VALLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 250 |
| PONY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 5 |
| BR OF PILOT GROVE | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15 |
| ELK CR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 75 |
| JENKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 100 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,149 |
| LUMPKINS FK | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,290 |
| ST CLAIR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,450 |
| BR LINLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,450 |
| SWAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| BR OF BENTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 66 |
| MC CORD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,221 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,786 |
| LIT WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,512 |
| S FK S FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,515 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,025 |
| CAVE SPRINGS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 31,393 |
| W FK SMITH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 971 |
| E FR SMITH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 971 |
| POWERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,852 |
| S FK LIT MERAMEC R | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,965 |
| LIT MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,965 |
| BARTLET BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 349 |
| BR LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,589 |
| LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,589 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 1,589 |
| MANION BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,589 |
| HARVEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,589 |
| MUSSEL FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,512 |
| ANDERSON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,512 |
| MUSSEL FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,512 |
| POLECAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,932 |
| BR POLECAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,932 |
| BR OF DRY BONE | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,191 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 939 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 939 |
| ZANNER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,333 |
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.