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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTRELL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,106 |
| CHRISTMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 864 |
| CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,027 |
| PARRIS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 339 |
| MARTIN VALLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 920 |
| MAKENZIE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 431 |
| BR W LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 652 |
| W LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 378 |
| STUPP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 254 |
| DARDENNE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,318 |
| CALLAWAY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,318 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 852 |
| FOURCHE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,330 |
| BUCK ELK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 371 |
| BR OF TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,142 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 780 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 780 |
| GRIDER BR | Missouri | Good | 1935 | 91 | 169 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 311 |
| BR CANEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 799 |
| LATERAL DTCH #3 | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 270 |
| MAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 297 |
| ROVER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 827 |
| DELAWARE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 488 |
| TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 314 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 425 |
| PLUM BR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 425 |
| NABBS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 406 |
| SPRING VALLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 405 |
| STUBBLEFIELD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 308 |
| BARREN FK | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 152 |
| SINKING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 152 |
| BR OF SAC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 855 |
| BR CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 855 |
| DAYTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 447 |
| BR OF MONEGAW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 570 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 780 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 73 | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 289 |
| LATERAL DTCH #4 | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 248 |
| BLACK BYU | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 485 |
| PRAIRIE HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 317 |
| BOATMENS HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 317 |
| EDIE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 357 |
| SWEETWATER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 498 |
| CANTRELL BR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,106 |
| CANTRELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,106 |
| BR OF INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 450 |
| MCCARTY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 813 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 183 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 122 |
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.