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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEARS CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,695 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 750 |
| TURNER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 233 |
| BR OF FINLEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,000 |
| COLBURN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| TRIB OF SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| CORN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| E FK NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| HAVERSTICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,600 |
| BR OF POMME TERRE | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 336 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| BOX BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| GREASY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BR OF BEAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 75 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 73 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BR OF FIELDS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| TURNBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 150 |
| BR OF POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 65 |
| LIT PINEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| E FK POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 285 |
| LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| TRIB OF WILLOW CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| BR OF GREASY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| DEVILS BR POST OA | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 65 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| EATON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| CR BR TO N FABIUS | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BUCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| SMALL STREAM | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| CATES BR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 250 |
| LIT SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,000 |
| BRIAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| LITTLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| PIKE CR DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BEAVER CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| BR S FK BLACKWATER | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BR OF LITTLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 215 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| BR OF POMME DE TER | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| BR OF POMME DE TER | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
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.