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 WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| BR OF CAMP CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| MOSS CR DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 15 |
| STEDMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| TRIB MID INDIAN CR | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| BR OF SHAW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| S INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 200 |
| TRIB MID INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| REED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TOWN FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 22,538 |
| PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| UNKNOWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| TRIB OF MUTTON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| LIT ALDER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| SAM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,266 |
| CUNDIFF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,266 |
| TRIB OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,649 |
| BLUE SPR DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,047 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 11 | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,321 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 16 | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,321 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 17 | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,141 |
| PERCHE CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 23,660 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 996 |
| WHITEWATER CHNL | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,210 |
| WILD HORSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,986 |
| MERAMEC RVR CRD MERAMEC | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 18,038 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,127 |
| LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 755 |
| MAIN DTCH NO 8 | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 153 |
| SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,088 |
| HORSE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 705 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| HUFFSTETTER LATERA | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 349 |
| DRAIN DTCH #4 | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 349 |
| BLACKBERRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 515 |
| JACKS FORK | Missouri | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 452 |
| BESS SLU | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 349 |
| DREWEL HOLLOW | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 452 |
| SALING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,156 |
| N FK WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 196 |
| FOURCHE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,330 |
| WILDCAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 153 |
| EAST DITCH | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4 |
| BR OF HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,366 |
| GRABEAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 518 |
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.