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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARKIO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 100 |
| MISSOURI RVR ABANDONED | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 2,100 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 309 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 309 |
| BAXTER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 411 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 197 |
| BEE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 172 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 812 |
| RUSSELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,005 |
| MAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 578 |
| BR MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 246 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 836 |
| SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,124 |
| ELM SPRING BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,124 |
| BAILEYS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 98 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 267 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 267 |
| TWO MILE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 924 |
| SHAWNEE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,118 |
| 3 MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,988 |
| BREAKFAST BR | Missouri | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,003 |
| BIG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 324 |
| DEAD OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,337 |
| SCHNEIDER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 416 |
| COLE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 706 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 924 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 286 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| BERGER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| GRAVOIS AVE | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,500 |
| TRIB OF BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 5 |
| TERRELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 75 |
| BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 35 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| DELLWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,278 |
| BR OF LIT OTTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 15 |
| TRIB OF DRY FK | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| DRY FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 55 |
| BR OF DRY FORK | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 55 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| LTL BEAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 80 |
| BROWN BR | Missouri | Good | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| TRIB OF BOURBEUSE | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| PEARSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 114 |
| SYCAMORE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| PLUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| DUBOIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,000 |
| BR OF LOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 35 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 644 |
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.