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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 19,328 |
| CANEY SLU | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 532 |
| DRAIN DTCH #42 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 532 |
| DRAIN DTCH #41 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 532 |
| DRAIN DTCH #1 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 983 |
| DRAIN DTCH #37 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 983 |
| RP SOUTHWEST TRFY TO IS3 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,105 |
| BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 42,532 |
| BR OF WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 12,570 |
| BALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,155 |
| HINKSON CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 25,297 |
| BALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,587 |
| RAMSEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,831 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 22,967 |
| MO 74 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 16,909 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 9,767 |
| BENS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 17,033 |
| MINE BR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 18,715 |
| CENTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 9,281 |
| PLEASANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 17,033 |
| S WYACONDA RIVER | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 373 |
| DIVERSION CHANNEL | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 22,967 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 79 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,765 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 18 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,765 |
| DEERING DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,628 |
| LATERAL DTCH NO 4 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,628 |
| MAIN ELK CHNL | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,076 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 356 |
| GRINDSTONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 47,500 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 20,814 |
| NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,435 |
| CHARITON RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 613 |
| HILBERT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 737 |
| RADISH BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 737 |
| SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 222 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 66 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 824 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 70 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 824 |
| HAYDEN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,169 |
| BR OF BOURBEUSE RV | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 36,909 |
| BLACK RVR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,403 |
| RICHWOODS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 338 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,352 |
| BR KINGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 882 |
| SIMMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 882 |
| APPLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,127 |
| BLACK RVR OVRFL | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 4,403 |
| MISSOURI RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 16,351 |
| MERAMEC RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 569 |
| GRABLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 494 |
| DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,042 |
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.