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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT WALNUT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 29 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 62 |
| TODD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 47 |
| LIT WALNUT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 33 |
| ALLMON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 276 |
| BARKER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 378 |
| JOLLY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 251 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 884 |
| N FK WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 179 |
| HICKORY CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 932 |
| TRIB OF SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| DARROW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| NICHOLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF NICHOLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF DUNCAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| PETER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BR OF NICHOLS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF W FK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 450 |
| TRIB OF FIRST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BR OF BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| WEST FK | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 450 |
| TRIB S FK BLACKWAT | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BEEF BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 3,000 |
| BR COTTONWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| LIT INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| TRIB OF LIT BERGER | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 88 |
| BR OF CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 88 |
| REID CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BR OF LAMINE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| KNOB CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| CABANNA COURSE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| CABANNA COURSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| TRIB OF CUIVRE RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 977 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| TRIB OF SPRING FK | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| HOLLIDAY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| BR TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BR NEW HOPE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 236 |
| TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
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.