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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIN OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 664 |
| E LOCUST CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 267 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 271 |
| HARDINS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 548 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 502 |
| BR OF N FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 242 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 772 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 772 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 772 |
| MILES BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 179 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 97 |
| HORSE HEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 366 |
| LIT E LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 366 |
| DRAIN DTCH #30 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,116 |
| DRAIN DTCH #24 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,231 |
| DRAIN DTCH #34 | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,950 |
| DRAIN DTCH #35 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,950 |
| DRAIN DTCH #37 | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 970 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 385 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 766 |
| STEWART BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 166 |
| MILSTEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 267 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 605 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 187 |
| RANDOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 253 |
| WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,177 |
| APPLE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,051 |
| LIT MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 202 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 202 |
| N BR INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 450 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 678 |
| BILLYS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 221 |
| HOG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 221 |
| CULLUM BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 316 |
| GYER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 316 |
| GRASSY HOLLOW | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 108 |
| LIT PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 173 |
| TWO MILE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 776 |
| HILL HOUSE | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 503 |
| BARNES CR | Missouri | Good | 1949 | 77 | 224 |
| ROCKY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 224 |
| FARRIS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 276 |
| BIG COBB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 493 |
| BAKER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 918 |
| HUNT BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 193 |
| DAMERON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 859 |
| CAROLINA BR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 859 |
| BR DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 859 |
| COMPTON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 859 |
| PANTHER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 859 |
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.