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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FK JACKS FK RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 181 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,350 |
| BR OF PINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 824 |
| OTTER CREEK OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,151 |
| SCOTT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 118 |
| BIG HUNTNG DRAIN D | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 407 |
| BR S FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,136 |
| AUXVASSE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,636 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 933 |
| BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 214 |
| BR BIG CR | Missouri | Good | 1932 | 94 | 214 |
| CANEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 334 |
| LITTLE WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 933 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 968 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,822 |
| MUD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 450 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 450 |
| BR OF ASHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 450 |
| BR OF SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 561 |
| MOSS BR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 274 |
| W HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 309 |
| CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 919 |
| POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 970 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 98 |
| PAINTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 281 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 28,093 |
| BUCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| BR LIT ST FRANCIS | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| TRIB DRYWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 20 |
| MALONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| BR OF CROOKED CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| DRY FK OF FISHING | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,300 |
| BR OF COLE CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 80 |
| PEARSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 192 |
| GREGGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| BRAZEAU CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 35 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 200 |
| TRIB OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 150 |
| WILSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 10,000 |
| BR OF LOST CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 50 |
| HEMPHILL BR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 60 |
| BR OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 100 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 30 |
| SHORT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,928 |
| DRY BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,805 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,529 |
| COWSKIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,358 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,267 |
| MOUND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,892 |
| HOLMES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,818 |
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.