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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| W FK POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| FLETCHER BR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| BR W FK POST OAK C | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| BR W FK POST OAK C | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| SEHRT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| HOGAN FK | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| E FK POST OAK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| BR E FK POST OAK C | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| PALMER CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 329 |
| BRADLEY BR W FK PO | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| BR OF LINDLEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| FINLEY RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| BR E FK POST OAK C | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| TRIB OF FEMME OSAG | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 187 |
| MILLER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 165 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| BRAWLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| BR OF SCHULTZ CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| LONG CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| BIG BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 5 |
| N BR JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,010 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,410 |
| WILSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,580 |
| GALLOWAY CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,500 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 3,010 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 900 |
| N BR JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,000 |
| N BR JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,990 |
| NICHOLS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| FASSNIGHT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| FASSNIGHT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| GALLOWAY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| GALLOWAY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,370 |
| PEA RIDGE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| DRY SAC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 250 |
| W BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| W BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| E BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
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.