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 SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 15 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| MID FK- ELEVEN POI | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 30 |
| LIT PLATTE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,654 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,858 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,648 |
| PEDEE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,789 |
| MID FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 258 |
| DICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 9,270 |
| BIG BILLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,362 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,770 |
| HORAK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,317 |
| BENSON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,474 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 6,974 |
| BUCKS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,602 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 430 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,778 |
| SAC RVR BR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 874 |
| WHITEWATER RIVER | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 427 |
| KCS RR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 3,488 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 300 |
| CROCKETT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,008 |
| CLIFTY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 370 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 734 |
| THREE RVR CR | Missouri | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,717 |
| CAMP BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 437 |
| BR ELK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 252 |
| ELK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 252 |
| MARBLE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 931 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 187 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 187 |
| BR OF SALEM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,717 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 590 |
| BEAR BR | Missouri | Good | 1936 | 90 | 306 |
| SWINK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,633 |
| BR OF LITTLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 846 |
| LATERAL DTCH #7 | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 311 |
| BR LIT MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 264 |
| ALGIER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 536 |
| DRY FK MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 569 |
| MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 569 |
| WALKER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 779 |
| BAKER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 779 |
| CLIFTY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 247 |
| BR NORTH FK | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 196 |
| RIGGS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 490 |
| MILL CR SOUTH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 652 |
| SMOKEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 264 |
| DRAIN DTCH #4 | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,133 |
| DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 112 |
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.