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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROSHONG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,504 |
| BYNUM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 828 |
| DARK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 122 |
| BEAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 443 |
| KEENER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,154 |
| POMME DE TERRE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 857 |
| REED BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,287 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 186 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 591 |
| LANDERS CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,389 |
| SIMPSON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 762 |
| HIGH POINT BR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 762 |
| BR OF SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 178 |
| KINNEMORE DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 54 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 444 |
| FOOLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 178 |
| TAVERN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,388 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,085 |
| BACHELOR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,118 |
| BRUSHY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 535 |
| HOOVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 465 |
| LONG BR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 154 |
| STILHOUSE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 154 |
| W BR PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 855 |
| E BR PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 855 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH #1 | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,523 |
| DRAIN DTCH #287 | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 1,523 |
| DRAIN DTCH #33 | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,523 |
| W FK OF BIG BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 400 |
| FINLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,239 |
| BARKER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 1,120 |
| TERRARIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,374 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 114 |
| N COBB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,099 |
| LOUTRE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 312 |
| N FK ESROM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 386 |
| S FK ESROM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 386 |
| PARKS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 342 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Good | 1947 | 79 | 342 |
| GOODSON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 113 |
| OSAGE FK RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 342 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| SPLWY DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| SPLWY DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| QUICK CR | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| PINE CR | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 30 |
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.