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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 447 |
| FOUR MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 334 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 502 |
| PARKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 30 |
| DOG BR | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| WATKINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,955 |
| BR OF DELWOOD CR | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 688 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 100 |
| SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 35 |
| TRIB OF POND FK | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 10 |
| BNSF RR ROYS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,883 |
| BLACKWATER RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 15,511 |
| N FK SPRING RVR OV | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 8,139 |
| FOREMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,338 |
| E FK SALT RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 3,123 |
| BR OF FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,119 |
| BR S FK MID FABIUS | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,119 |
| S FABIUS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,402 |
| S FK MID FABIUS RV | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 4,402 |
| DOE RUN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,070 |
| ELK CHUTE DTCH NO | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 482 |
| SNAIL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 552 |
| WARD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 45,673 |
| NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 544 |
| SALT FORK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 398 |
| WARM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 761 |
| BEAR CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 809 |
| SHORES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 243 |
| MEDICINE CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 373 |
| MEDICINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 373 |
| LOUTRE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 456 |
| LOUTRE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 456 |
| BROWN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 444 |
| MITCHELL CR | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,272 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,217 |
| SNOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 315 |
| ROUBIDOUX CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 188 |
| KINNAMORE DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 129 |
| DRY WOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 239 |
| STONY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 369 |
| HICKORY BR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 327 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 160 |
| BRUSH CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 688 |
| MEDICINE CR DRAIN | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 272 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 266 |
| BLACKBIRD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 551 |
| PARKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 888 |
| WILHITE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 768 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 217 |
| LIT GRASSY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 633 |
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.