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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| DOVE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BR OF W YELLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| LIT MARIES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| MARIES RVR BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| CRAWFORD CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| TRIB OF RED OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| HUNTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,417 |
| LIT SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| CRANE POND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| E FK WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| WILLOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| CR TO BOURBEUSE RV | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| RAILROAD DRAIN DTC | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB OF RED OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR OF FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 297 |
| DANIEL BOONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 800 |
| BR OF TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| LICK BR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| TRIB OF ROARK CREE | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 68 |
| BR OF LIT ST FRANC | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| BR OF SHOAL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| TRIB OF BOURBEUSE | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BR MID FK TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| WILKERSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 361 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BR OF MULBERRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| PINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BR OF FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 431 |
| BR OF FISHING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 431 |
| BOEUF CR (BIG BR) | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| MULBERRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| EAST FORK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| KNOB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BR OF MARIES RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BR OF LOGAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BUCK ELK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CAMP CRK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| DRY CRK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| BR OF INDIAN CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| NEW MARKET BR | 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.