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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAIN DTCH NO 5 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 15 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 16 | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 279 |
| CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 198 |
| JAM UP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,579 |
| MANUEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 197 |
| HARRIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,033 |
| SLAGLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 412 |
| TURKEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 941 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1933 | 93 | 746 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 844 |
| BR OF DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 888 |
| DUVAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 274 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 276 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,019 |
| BEAVER CR | Missouri | Good | 1933 | 93 | 531 |
| SUGAR FK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,236 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 263 |
| LOGAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,046 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,374 |
| HEATH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,751 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 465 |
| BRIDGE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 574 |
| NORMAN CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,078 |
| NORMAN CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,209 |
| NORMAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,209 |
| BR SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,058 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,058 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 52 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 962 |
| DEVINNA BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 576 |
| LIT SKULL LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 726 |
| OVRFL DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,046 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 5 | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| LEVEE DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| BRYAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 43 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 273 |
| OLD MINES CR | Missouri | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,627 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,541 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,238 |
| BOLINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,279 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,238 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,432 |
| TAB BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 549 |
| MILL HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 549 |
| COLEMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 844 |
| CHRISTIAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 844 |
| MCGILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 260 |
| BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 306 |
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.