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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAIN DTCH NO 43 | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| WARM FK OF SPRING | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 60 |
| HUZZAH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| BUCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 35 |
| TRACY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| MYATT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 30 |
| TRIB E FK BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| BR OF PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 15 |
| W LIMESTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 25 |
| W LIMESTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 25 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| TRIB BRILEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| TRIB OF HOWELL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 70 |
| S WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 14,744 |
| BRILEY CR | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| BIG CR MOC RR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,285 |
| BONNE FEMME CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,251 |
| BR BLUE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 13,429 |
| BLUE BR TRIB | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,921 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 24,233 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,668 |
| MUDDY CR DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,668 |
| SALT RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 293 |
| MINERAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,041 |
| CADE SCHOOL DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,547 |
| MAIN DRAIN DTCH #1 | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,547 |
| LATERAL 2 ST JOHNS | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,547 |
| PENO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 563 |
| OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 332 |
| DRAIN DTCH 1 DIST | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 605 |
| BUFFALO DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,424 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 24 | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,296 |
| ST FRANCIS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,254 |
| DRAIN DTCH 2 DIST | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,703 |
| DRAIN DTCH 1 DIST | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,703 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,279 |
| NODAWAY RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 274 |
| BR OF SANDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 169 |
| BAILEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 341 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 931 |
| E BR OF S GRAND RV | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,657 |
| BR SAC RVR | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,649 |
| MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,308 |
| TOWSTRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 341 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 305 |
| STARKES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 254 |
| INDIAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 852 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 14 |
| W FK GRAND RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 262 |
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.