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 #23 | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 28 |
| DRAIN DTCH #31 | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 28 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 950 |
| DETMOLD BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 644 |
| CRANE POND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 193 |
| MILL DAM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 248 |
| MALDEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 425 |
| JENKINS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 425 |
| MID FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 170 |
| RIESBOL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 411 |
| LOVE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,270 |
| DEIBLE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,270 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 420 |
| MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Good | 1948 | 78 | 166 |
| BITTER ROOT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 69 |
| LOST MINERAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 166 |
| HIGDEN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 766 |
| BARNES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 257 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 1 | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,119 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 10 | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,119 |
| LEWIS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 516 |
| COUCH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 276 |
| STRAWBERRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 276 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 349 |
| TORY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 819 |
| ELEVEN POINTS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 481 |
| EASTLAND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 150 |
| JAMES RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 859 |
| SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,355 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 35 |
| PINEY CR | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 300 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 35 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 35 |
| HORSE CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 150 |
| FISH LK DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| BR OF BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 15 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 35 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 50 |
| WEARS CREEK MISSOURI BL | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 5,685 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 5 |
| PORTAGE BYU | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 30 |
| GREASY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| LONG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25 |
| WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 15 |
| LIT RVR DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 812 |
| LIT RVR DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 812 |
| PENO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 114 |
| LEVEE DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,403 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 4,351 |
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.