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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKHORN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,547 |
| LOST CR | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,866 |
| RINEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 795 |
| WINSEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 39,756 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 148 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 118 |
| RINEHART CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 118 |
| JAKE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,456 |
| CRAVEN DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,390 |
| CRABTREE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 296 |
| LONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 77 |
| BACHELOR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 384 |
| WALLACE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 411 |
| BEAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,242 |
| CLAY ROOT BAY | Missouri | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 356 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 4 | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,574 |
| GRANDDAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 400 |
| SCHOOL HOUSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 664 |
| STR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 267 |
| BEXTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,248 |
| CASTOR RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 266 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,859 |
| DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 162 |
| LIT ASHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 641 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,679 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 324 |
| MCCARTY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 707 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 566 |
| BR RECTOR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,988 |
| POGUE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 296 |
| CLARK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 324 |
| BR TO BUFFALO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 540 |
| MASSEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 21 |
| DIXON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 21 |
| TODD BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,468 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,394 |
| SPRING VALLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 55 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,080 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,080 |
| CANTON CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| LITTLE PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| SHETLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 25 |
| STRAIGHT FK MOREAU | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| MID FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| BRYANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| LIT OTTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 15 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| LUDECKER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| LUDECKER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
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.