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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR MARBLE CR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 931 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,070 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,689 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,318 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,070 |
| PADFIELD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 190 |
| WHITEWATER RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,155 |
| STR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 281 |
| STR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 281 |
| WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 281 |
| READER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,225 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 647 |
| JONES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 130 |
| S FK MID FABIUS RV | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 275 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 281 |
| N TIMBER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 267 |
| FRETWELL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 357 |
| SAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 168 |
| KING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,177 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,014 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 243 |
| LEACH HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 318 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 994 |
| SILVER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 832 |
| STR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 565 |
| S FK HIGHELY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 565 |
| N FK HIGHELY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 565 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 480 |
| ROLLING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 480 |
| N FK S FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 568 |
| DTCH #14 | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 176 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,175 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,653 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,045 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,106 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 490 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 490 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 882 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 882 |
| OWL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 974 |
| LIT NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 530 |
| N FK CROOKED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 227 |
| LONGRUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 611 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,151 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 779 |
| BR NO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 462 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 438 |
| TAYLOR SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 717 |
| CANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 407 |
| PINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 523 |
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.