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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FK BLACKWATER RV | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 93 |
| WALNUT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| BR TO SALT CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| BR OF SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| S FK BLACKWATER RV | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 46 |
| BR S FK BLACKWATER | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 11 |
| FISH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| BR S FK BLACKWATER | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 93 |
| TRIB OF BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| N MUD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| W BR OF LOST CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| W BR OF LOST CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| TRIB OF PERUQUE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 3,320 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| TRIB OF JOACHIM CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 194 |
| E FK CRAWFORD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 99 |
| BR OF SLAGLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 150 |
| SLAGLE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| TRIB OF MCMULLIN B | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 650 |
| FINLEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,500 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 350 |
| E PIN OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 81 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 4 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| BR OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| HOCUM HOLLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| BR OF PIPER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| BR OF PIPER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| TRIB OF PLATTIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 109 |
| PALMER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| PIN OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| EAST BR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| PIPER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| BR OF NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| BR DOUSINBURY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| W FK PIN OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| CASTILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 87 |
| CASTILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| TRIB OF POST OAK C | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| STREAM | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 11,400 |
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.