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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 590 |
| THREE HILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 3,312 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,312 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,101 |
| FISH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 807 |
| DOUGLAS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 139 |
| BR LIT POMME DE TE | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 911 |
| HEATHS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 373 |
| HEATHS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 373 |
| ASHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,369 |
| N FK SPRING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 581 |
| PARSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 203 |
| LIT OTTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 205 |
| HOOVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 271 |
| ROMAINE CR | Missouri | Good | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 500 |
| ST JOHNS BYU | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 75 |
| TRIB OF BOURBEUSE | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 66 |
| MINNOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,700 |
| WOODY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 20 |
| W FK - SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 30 |
| S GABOURI CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 8,875 |
| FASSNIGHT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,000 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 6,360 |
| FASSNIGHT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 500 |
| LIMESTONE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15 |
| WILLOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| JAMES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 18,291 |
| BIG BLUE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16,552 |
| KCS RR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16,552 |
| CAMBRIDGE AVE S UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 16,552 |
| DRY BR OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 180 |
| SMITH FK | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 903 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 11,817 |
| LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,403 |
| DEXTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 7,789 |
| DEXTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,605 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,605 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 772 |
| PAINTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,203 |
| PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,842 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,254 |
| GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 140 |
| CHERRY VALLEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,619 |
| E TEBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,367 |
| E TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,367 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,656 |
| DRY BR YADKIN CR | Missouri | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,619 |
| BIRCH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,240 |
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.