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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 112 |
| E FK COLLIERS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 303 |
| DRAIN DTCH #52 | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 82 |
| HUBBLE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,729 |
| FOURCHE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,330 |
| HUBBLE CR OVRFL | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,729 |
| STEVENS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 261 |
| WILLOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 574 |
| SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 130 |
| WELDON FK GRAND RV | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 201 |
| POTTER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 950 |
| BR CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,283 |
| LINN CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 575 |
| POSSUM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 201 |
| MIKES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,857 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,250 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 1,552 |
| E ROADWAY DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 60 |
| MID INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 613 |
| METROLINK | Missouri | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,050 |
| METROLINK | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 45,900 |
| HOUSEMANS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 35 |
| LIT DRY FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| BR W FK GRAND RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 20 |
| PINEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| LIT WHITEWATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 10 |
| BR GASCONADE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 75 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 35 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1937 | 89 | 40 |
| PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| BR OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 70 |
| PLUM CR | Missouri | Good | 1937 | 89 | 15 |
| YADKIN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 35 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Good | 1937 | 89 | 35 |
| S FK OF SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 75 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,305 |
| CST DOWNING ST CST OL | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 9,427 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,427 |
| WEBER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,093 |
| POLECAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,981 |
| LIT POLECAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,981 |
| CYPRESS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 864 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 687 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,547 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 15,770 |
| CROCKETT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,140 |
| ELKHORN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,547 |
| DRY FK INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,541 |
| DRY FK INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,458 |
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.