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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,556 |
| MCKENZIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,874 |
| CORNER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,747 |
| CEDAR BAY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 919 |
| SAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 5,035 |
| HALE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 456 |
| HALE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 456 |
| E FK WELLS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 788 |
| W FK WELLS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 788 |
| HALLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 929 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 929 |
| OCONNOR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 717 |
| ELEVEN POINT RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 154 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 456 |
| JOACHIM CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 4,488 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 448 |
| LIT MUSSEL FK | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 323 |
| MUSSEL FK | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 323 |
| ELLEN DUNN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 456 |
| OLD MINES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 7,409 |
| CST US 40 HWY | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,066 |
| LIT ST FRANCIS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,135 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 25,014 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 39 |
| BRANCH OF SAC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 935 |
| CROWS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,152 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,352 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 180 |
| BR OF MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 180 |
| W MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 201 |
| DRAIN DTCH 1 DIST | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 743 |
| DRAIN DTCH 4 DIST | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 743 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,879 |
| CR | Missouri | Good | 1933 | 93 | 490 |
| BRANTLEY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,805 |
| SUTTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,860 |
| UNION CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 8,000 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 198 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 358 |
| BRADY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 358 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 75 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 386 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 76 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 386 |
| TWO MILE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 677 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 4 | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 3 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 1 | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,030 |
| E FK KAOLIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 210 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,248 |
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.