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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,474 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 303 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 12 | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,116 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 4,211 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 4,211 |
| MARLOWE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,159 |
| JAMES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 638 |
| CLICK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 638 |
| BEEKS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,213 |
| ISLE DU BOIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,797 |
| BR TWELVE MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,712 |
| THURMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,820 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 4,820 |
| SMITH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,820 |
| CST FIRST ST BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 3,661 |
| S GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,021 |
| PLATTE RVR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 342 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 66 | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 356 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 349 |
| DRAIN DTCH #7 | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 349 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 349 |
| CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,552 |
| DRAIN DTCH #29 | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 406 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 110 |
| E BR ELEVEN POINTS | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,661 |
| W BR ELEVEN POINTS | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,661 |
| ELM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,962 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 1,962 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 28 | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 356 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 69 | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 356 |
| MISSOURI RVR | Missouri | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,096 |
| WAKENDA CHUTE | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,096 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,096 |
| DMETE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 176 |
| TURNBACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 221 |
| PEARSALL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,325 |
| DRY CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 569 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 363 |
| LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 495 |
| DRY FK HARP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 314 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 397 |
| N FK OF SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 246 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 154 |
| MARIES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 633 |
| RABBITHEAD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 577 |
| BIG BRANCH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 786 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,566 |
| WELLER CR | Missouri | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,397 |
| LAKE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| FOSTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,637 |
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.