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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 780 |
| BENNETT BYU | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 129 |
| BR OF WOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,242 |
| JONES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 734 |
| DRAIN DTCH #6 | Missouri | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 470 |
| MID FK CHARITON RV | Missouri | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 302 |
| FK BRANCH MILL | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,124 |
| BR MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,124 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 222 |
| RITCHEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 222 |
| BR OF WALNUT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| FRENE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 476 |
| DRY BR SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BR OF PARKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| PARKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BR OF HUGHES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BR OF ST FRANCIS R | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BR OF CASTILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BLUE SPRINGS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 33 |
| TERRE BLEUE | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,242 |
| TRIB OF BYRANTS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 65 |
| RVR DES PERES LAGO | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5,000 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 55 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,000 |
| MILL RACE | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| LIT WHITEWATER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BROOKS HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| HENDERSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| BOY SCOUTS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| BR OF FISHING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,000 |
| HOMINY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,615 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| LITTLE SMITH CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BR OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB OF BULLSKIN C | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| TEBO CR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| BR OF EAST CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| TRIB OF JONES CR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| HILLERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| LICK BR CR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SMITH BR OF STINSO | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 510 |
| BR OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
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.