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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH CASTO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 518 |
| BR SECOND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 337 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 588 |
| DRY CRANE CR | Missouri | Good | 1940 | 86 | 7,242 |
| PEDEE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,566 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,552 |
| LAKE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,010 |
| FOURCHE-A-RENAULT | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 706 |
| BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 214 |
| EPPS DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 24 |
| COAL BANK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 846 |
| STROBEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 529 |
| FK DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 675 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 675 |
| KENYON HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 146 |
| RAIL HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 611 |
| KEYS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,042 |
| LONG BEACH | Missouri | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,042 |
| NS RR | Missouri | Good | 1941 | 85 | 7,737 |
| BR LICK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 80 |
| BR OF SAMPSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 35 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 150 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 1 & | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,306 |
| BIG PINEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,053 |
| POSSOM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,435 |
| SIMMONS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,361 |
| MONITEAU CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,397 |
| TEBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 3,727 |
| HAMANN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 39,389 |
| NEIGHORN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 10,305 |
| HORSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 286 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 4,552 |
| KSC RR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,775 |
| HUMORE HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 871 |
| HART DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,121 |
| NEELYVILLE DRAIN D | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 7,121 |
| SPRING VALLEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 871 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,019 |
| POTTERS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 5,664 |
| BERRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 6,170 |
| PINEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,664 |
| MALDEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 519 |
| ROGERS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 322 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,632 |
| FIRE PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,805 |
| LIT SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,738 |
| POOR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 605 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,752 |
| LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 474 |
| MID FK CASTRO VALL | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 923 |
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.