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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOOKER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1944 | 82 | 308 |
| BR OF BERGER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| BR OF CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| BR OF MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| BUCKEYE CR | Missouri | Good | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| BR OF BLUE SPRINGS | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| TRIB OF PUNCHEON C | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| BOUYER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 85 |
| BR OF WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 314 |
| NE BR OF RVR DES P | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 4,329 |
| TRIB OF WILLIS CR | Missouri | Good | 1945 | 81 | 15 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| N WHITEOAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| BR OF OMETTE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,500 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 60 |
| CLARK CRK | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 40 |
| BR DOE RUN | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| BR OF INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| HORSE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| BILLY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15 |
| DOUGLAS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 5 |
| SPRING VALLEY | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| BR OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,500 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15 |
| OSAGE FK | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1945 | 81 | 20 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 415 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 415 |
| BR OF TURKEY CR | Missouri | Good | 1945 | 81 | 15 |
| W LIMESTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 5 |
| BR OF E YELLOW CR | Missouri | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 35 |
| S LIMESTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 25 |
| BR OF PATTY CK | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 100 |
| LIT BLUE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 404 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,150 |
| UP RR BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,237 |
| DAVIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 15,242 |
| ST JOHNS DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 13,412 |
| NORTH CUT DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 7,379 |
| SAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 1,633 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 110 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 20 |
| TRIB OF WILDCAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 35 |
| 102 RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 35 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 267 |
| TRIB TO SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 200 |
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.