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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. FK CASTRO VALLE | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 923 |
| LOGAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,015 |
| WEST FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 866 |
| MINE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,098 |
| GODDARD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 584 |
| PRATTER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 414 |
| COON CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 285 |
| E FK MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 291 |
| LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 462 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,749 |
| LIT LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 316 |
| BUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,812 |
| HODEL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 552 |
| RABBIT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 706 |
| MCWORKMAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,289 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,001 |
| OLD TOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 503 |
| DRAIN | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 390 |
| SCHULTZ CR | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,085 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,184 |
| BR OF BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 214 |
| WEST FIRE PRAIRIE CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| DITCH B | Missouri | Fair | 1941 | 85 | — |
| BIG PINEY RIVER | Missouri | Good | 1941 | 85 | 1,105 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 100 |
| LITTLE CR | Missouri | Good | 1942 | 84 | 15 |
| SONS CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 50 |
| FINLEY RVR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,500 |
| BR OF DARDENNE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 1,000 |
| BR OF DARDENNE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 1,000 |
| E FK BUFFALO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 14,653 |
| FINLEY RVR OVRFLW | Missouri | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,500 |
| BIKE PATH FINLEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,000 |
| BIG PINEY RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 308 |
| FIRE PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,317 |
| KASKASKIA ST MISSISSI | Missouri | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 3,806 |
| HORSE ISLAND CHUTE | Missouri | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 3,806 |
| BR OF BUFFALO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 5,499 |
| BAGBY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,038 |
| TRIB OF MISSOURI R | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 48 |
| HARRIS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 300 |
| BR OF COLE CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 30 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 40 |
| KRAUT-RUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 3,413 |
| SCHIERBAUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 11,054 |
| BALL RIDGE BR | Missouri | Good | 1943 | 83 | 11,054 |
| BEAVER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1943 | 83 | 20 |
| BEAVER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 10 |
| SCHULTZ CR | Missouri | Poor | 1944 | 82 | 30 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 10 |
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.