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.

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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.