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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR LIT WILSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 80 |
| POMME DE TERRE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| LIT WILSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| FLETCHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| LIT WILSON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BR OF JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| TRIB TO DEEPWATER | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| CHARITON RVR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| CLEAR FK | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| BR POMME DE TERRE | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| CLEAR FK | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 84 |
| BELL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 84 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 7,027 |
| CHARITON RVR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 15 |
| LIT POMME DE TERRE | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| E BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| BULL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| GALLINIPPER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| BR CLEAR FK | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| COPPERAS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 5 |
| TRIB BLACKWATER R | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| SHADY GROVE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,000 |
| MID LICK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 75 |
| BR OF LOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| TINKLE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| BR OF MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| BR OF BLUE CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| E FK TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| BR E FORK TEBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| LICK CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 300 |
| TRIB OF MINERAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| OLD DUCK CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| BR OF HARDING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| MINERAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 70 |
| DRY HOLLOW | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 250 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| E FK POST OAK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| E FK POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| HOGAN FK | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| E FK POST OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 167 |
| BR W FK POST OAK C | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| NORRIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| NORRIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
| NORRIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 110 |
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.