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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| MCCROSKIE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR ST FRANCIS RVR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF TEBO CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BR OF TEBO CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| MCGILL CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| ADAIR CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| ROCK BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| GREEN SPRINGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| TRIB. TO TAVERN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| BR OF S FK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| ELKHORN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| RUSH CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| YOUNGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BEAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BR OF KIMSEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BR OF WOLF CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| SPENCE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BR OF WOLF CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 45 |
| W FK OF LOST CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| SALT FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| N FK OF WHITE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BR OF PERDUE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,911 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 8,400 |
| FK OF SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 487 |
| BR OF LOST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| BR OF N MUD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| IMRL RR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| WILLOW BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BR OF WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| STARKEY CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| TRIB OF TARKIO RVR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| BR OF SNI-A-BAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 87 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| HAYDEN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| UNNAMED STR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| TRIB LIT MEDICINE | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BRANCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR MEDICINE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BR OF GRAND RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR OF ROBERTS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| DICKS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
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.