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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOLLY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BR OF MARSHALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR DEEPWATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| SILVER FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| RUTLEDGE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| MILLER BR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB OF MCKILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| BR LIT WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| CAMP CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| HARRISON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| TRIB LIT DRYWOOD C | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR OLD GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB PLEASANT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 65 |
| TRIB OF LANDON BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| MISSION CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| BR OF NEW HOME CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB OF SHORT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| TRIB OF DRYWOOD CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| TRIB OF CLEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,092 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 539 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 61 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,179 |
| SMALL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,133 |
| FLAT CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| TRIB OF BINDER LK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| DICKERSON CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| SECOND CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,940 |
| DRY FORK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,500 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| CEDAR CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| SAC RVR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| CEDAR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BR OF PETITE SALIN | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| PIKE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| OLD MINES CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| ROCK CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,161 |
| MINGO DRAIN DTCH # | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 374 |
| MULKEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15,079 |
| CHARITON RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,518 |
| GILMORE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 87,827 |
| DTCH NO 2 | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,355 |
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.