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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 451 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,702 |
| CLARE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,160 |
| ELEVEN POINT RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 687 |
| JOHNSONS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,672 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,672 |
| KCS RR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 705 |
| BADGER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 258 |
| GOPHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 258 |
| CPKC RR JOPLIN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 11,817 |
| CARTER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,187 |
| MALARUNI CR | Missouri | Good | 1934 | 92 | 63 |
| BR PIKE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 26,898 |
| BAKER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 932 |
| STINKING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 932 |
| MULBERRY CR | Missouri | Good | 1934 | 92 | 807 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 807 |
| HOSKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 272 |
| SHUFF BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 785 |
| OLD CHNL BIG TARKI | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 304 |
| LIT MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 580 |
| SHELTERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 390 |
| E FK BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 390 |
| JUDD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 179 |
| TARKIO RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 304 |
| BIG RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 668 |
| BAY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,759 |
| DENT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,759 |
| S FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,264 |
| HAWKINS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,264 |
| CUNERY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 507 |
| HORSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 647 |
| CORNER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 322 |
| RAMB WILLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 282 |
| SAW MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 499 |
| GRAND AVE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 563 |
| LEVEE DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 231 |
| LIT RVR DTCH 251 | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 231 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Good | 1934 | 92 | 329 |
| TEDRICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 563 |
| CODAY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 780 |
| COUNTY LINE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 224 |
| ROESNER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,710 |
| EARLY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 504 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,057 |
| MILL CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,057 |
| E TEBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 633 |
| DRY HOLLOW BR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,497 |
| MONEGAW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 317 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Good | 1934 | 92 | 389 |
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.