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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCS RR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 17,483 |
| PLATTE RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 18,026 |
| E FK LIT BEAVER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 16,535 |
| CALVIN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35,961 |
| NIANGUA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 33,769 |
| STARVEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 34,542 |
| PLATTE RVR OVRFL | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 18,026 |
| SCHOOL HOUSE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,743 |
| BRIDGE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 498 |
| BR MUSTION BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,001 |
| MUSTION BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,001 |
| VAUGHN HOLLOW BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109 |
| BEAR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109 |
| LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 175 |
| LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 125 |
| LOCUST CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BOONE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 387 |
| COLLIERS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 812 |
| SWEET SPRINGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 812 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 238 |
| RIDGEVILE BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 177 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 238 |
| BR OF TURKEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 238 |
| CHAPMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 132 |
| BR S FK FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 68 |
| LONG BR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 204 |
| TIGER FK NORTH RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 362 |
| LIT WYACONDA RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 146 |
| CROOKED CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 377 |
| PATTONS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 321 |
| FK INDIAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,992 |
| BRUSH CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 316 |
| CHANEY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 321 |
| TOBIN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 478 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 124 |
| YOUNGS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
| DRY WASH | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 918 |
| ELM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
| DRY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,475 |
| HICKORY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 459 |
| ELK FK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 748 |
| TRACEY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,410 |
| JANES CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 620 |
| LOST BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 184 |
| PARKS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 888 |
| HAY HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,507 |
| MCGINT HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,507 |
| S FABIUS RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 544 |
| MID FK SALT RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 129 |
| PURINA BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,879 |
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.