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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE OAK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 60 |
| JOSLIN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| WALNUT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 30 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| BR OF BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 63 |
| BR OF W POST OAK C | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 46 |
| UNKNOWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 55 |
| S FK BLACKWATER RV | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| DRY VALLEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| TRIB SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| WALNUT HOLLOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,169 |
| BLACKJACK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 35 |
| BR OF GRAND RVR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 2 |
| BR BLACKWATER RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 45 |
| TRIB OF JOACHIM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 200 |
| BR POMME DE TERRE | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 25 |
| BR. OF FINLEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 50 |
| MARTIGNEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 40,970 |
| ROAD SIDE DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4 |
| WILSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 10 |
| SAC RIVER | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 111 |
| CR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 12,769 |
| UP RR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 218 |
| JOHNSON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 9,903 |
| W HIGH SCHOOL BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 8,224 |
| BR OF BRAUHN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 5,707 |
| WPA DTCH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 529 |
| DRY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 440 |
| FK MOORES BR | Missouri | Good | 1900 | 126 | 179 |
| W FK SPRING RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 322 |
| BR OF OZARK CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 708 |
| KINSER BRANCH | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 1,795 |
| MCKENZIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 240 |
| BR OF COON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 262 |
| BR INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 199 |
| TAVERN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 382 |
| LINN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,574 |
| JERRY CR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 255 |
| CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 577 |
| BARREN FK | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 577 |
| BR BIG RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 311 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,057 |
| TOWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,698 |
| BR OF GROVE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 517 |
| PRAIRIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,758 |
| TOWN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 2,248 |
| BLACKBERRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 567 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 436 |
| GOOSE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 436 |
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.