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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF BARKERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRIB OF APPLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BR OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| BR OF INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| CLIFTON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| BR OF APPLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| PONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 29 |
| LIT WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| TRIB OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| STAHL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| LIMESTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB OF SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| TRUITT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| LEWIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| BR OF CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| HAMILTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB FIVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 250 |
| BR OF HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 700 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| CARNEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| CAVE SPRINGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| TRIB SPRING RVR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| WEST FK SPRING RV | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| TRIB OF CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| SPRING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 548 |
| BR OF DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| BEAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| TRIB OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 300 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 150 |
| BR OF PINEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| CEDAR CR BR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| MID LICK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| SONS CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
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.