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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY LICK HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 864 |
| DORMS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,036 |
| PAYNES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,036 |
| LICK FK | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,053 |
| W FORK BEAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,929 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,884 |
| DILLARD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,384 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,641 |
| SCHRAWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,417 |
| BUCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 960 |
| JONES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,140 |
| N FK JONCA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,140 |
| DOE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,641 |
| CUSICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,687 |
| KNOB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 15,687 |
| SLAGLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 198 |
| CAMP BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,390 |
| CANE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,390 |
| YARNALL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,035 |
| STONE HILL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 848 |
| JONES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,417 |
| JUG RUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 443 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 864 |
| BR WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,104 |
| PINE HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 305 |
| HOG HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 305 |
| BROWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,048 |
| PIED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17,759 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6 |
| RABBIT HEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,188 |
| HANSFORD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,008 |
| SALT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,641 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 233 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 479 |
| CANNON MINE | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,009 |
| DEXTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 8,842 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 12 | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 218 |
| MILL CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,703 |
| BLACK OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 16,029 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 16,029 |
| CHERRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 16,029 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 498 |
| STARKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,912 |
| ROSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 17,068 |
| HENRYS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,583 |
| ELM BR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,099 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,718 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 44 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,578 |
| MIDDLETON HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 864 |
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.