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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB OF JACKS FK R | Missouri | Good | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| BIRCH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| WALLACE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| GAL BR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 20 |
| TWO MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| ELEVEN POINT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10 |
| BR DRY AUGLAIZE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,760 |
| MID FK OF ELEVEN P | Missouri | Good | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| MID FK OF ELEVEN P | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| TRIB W FK LITTLE C | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 15 |
| TRIB WARM FK SPRI | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| TRIB TRUITT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| TRIB W FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 35 |
| TRIB W FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| BR OF TRAIL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| WEST FK - SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| S FK OF SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| S FK OF SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| MID FK-ELEVEN POIN | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| LARRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 35 |
| LARRY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 5 |
| MUSTION CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 30 |
| TRIB SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,672 |
| NE BR RVR DES PERE | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,000 |
| W BR PINEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 17,045 |
| UNION BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,442 |
| BARLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,989 |
| CST EAST TRFY BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 32,275 |
| PAGES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,039 |
| BRIDGES BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,890 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,442 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,989 |
| COXS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,989 |
| SHERMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,956 |
| BR OF POMME DE TER | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,106 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,131 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 923 |
| N BR WILSONS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 15,860 |
| COLE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,646 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,546 |
| CASTOR RIVER | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,029 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,679 |
| ST JOHNS DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,107 |
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.