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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| HUDSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CLARK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| COW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| CRIDER CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| E WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| OWENS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| MCGILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| BR WHITEWATER RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| MCKENZIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6 |
| BR TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| JOHNSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| W FK RALLINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 85 |
| BR OF BAYNHAM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| TRIB OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| BAYNHAM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BR OF GALLINIPPER | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| TRIB WARM FK SPRIN | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 267 |
| BR OF ELK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| BR TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| MORGAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| TRIB TO SPRING RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| PRAIRIE HOLLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| PRAIRIE HOLLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| SOAP CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| CANEY FORK CR | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| LEWIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| BRYANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| HIGHLAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| WOLF CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| BR OF BONES FK | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| E FK CROOKED RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| E FK OF CROOKED RV | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| SPRING FK | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| TRIB OF TARKIO RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| STATE HOSPITAL LK | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| N DEEPWATER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| FISH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| BR OF BONES FK | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| BR OF WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| N FK OF WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| HICKORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| BR OF GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 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.