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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIB OF WELDON BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| RVR AUX VASES | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| STANLEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BR OF MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 282 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB OF N MOREAU R | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| SAND CRK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| MNA RR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 800 |
| BIG MUDDY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| TRIB OF SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| UNKNOWN CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| HONEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| SCISM CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| LOWES BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRIB OF BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| N FK OF WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LOWES BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| CLEAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| ALDER BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BR TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BIG DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| S SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| MOUND CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| ROCK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR OF MORMAN FK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB OF COOPERS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| MID BRUSHY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| DELLWOOD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,831 |
| DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BR TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| BR OF WILLIAMS CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,055 |
| PERRYVILLE COMM LK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BR RAMSEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| TRIB OF W FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 97 |
| JORDAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB OF CEDAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 51 |
| ADLER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BARREN FK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| HURRICANE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
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.