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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LABADIE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,879 |
| DRAIN DTCH NO 85 | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 98 |
| LIT TITUS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 607 |
| BLOOM CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 177 |
| SALINE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 177 |
| COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 116 |
| MUDDY CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 236 |
| BIG ROCK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 364 |
| HAZEL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| BUTTE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 214 |
| HELLMANN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 992 |
| BROWNS BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 992 |
| TATER HILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 110 |
| IVY BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 109 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 78 |
| SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 78 |
| N SPRING CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 78 |
| WHITEWATER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 748 |
| TEBO/THRUSH CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1 |
| ROSE CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| TRUMAN LAKE - ROSE CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
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.