Historic Bridges in Arkansas

1,932 bridges built before 1951 in Arkansas still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 1,932 bridges in Arkansas 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
Shell Lake Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,500
Drainage Canal Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,200
Blackfish Lake Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,010
Drainage Canal Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,300
Jeka Slough Arkansas Good 1930 96 1,300
Drainage Canal Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,700
E. SUGAR LOAF Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,767
OVERFLOW CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 4,800
GARLAND CREEK Arkansas Good 1930 96 2,200
WHITE OAK CREEK Arkansas Good 1930 96 11,000
DUFF CREEK Arkansas Good 1930 96 11,000
BAYOU TWO PRAIRIE Arkansas Fair 1930 96 11,901
LAWRENCE BAYOU Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,900
CANE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,200
CANE CREEK RELIEF Arkansas Good 1930 96 1,200
LEAD MINE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 740
GUM BAYOU Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,351
SALINE RIVER RELIEF Arkansas Fair 1930 96 3,100
Channey Slough Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Big Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,209
Hog Tusk Creek Arkansas Good 1930 96 1,209
MOORE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,492
GILL ST RR ROSE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 21,884
BRIDGE CREEK RELIEF Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,900
Prairie Branch-Logan Co. Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,900
Dry Bayou - Ashley Co Arkansas Fair 1930 96 60
CREEK Arkansas Poor 1930 96 261
PRUITT CREEK Arkansas Good 1930 96 140
TERRE NOIR CREEK RELIEF Arkansas Fair 1930 96 69
WAGGLE CR Arkansas Fair 1930 96 21
CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 34
DEGRAY CREEK Arkansas Poor 1930 96 114
TAYLOR CREEK Arkansas Poor 1930 96 66
Flat Rock Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 571
Magness Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 97
Rattlesnake Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 60
Pond Creek-Franklin Co. Arkansas Poor 1930 96 241
West East Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 247
White Oak Creek Arkansas Poor 1930 96 184
Pond Creek Arkansas Poor 1930 96 365
Reeves Creek Arkansas Poor 1930 96 234
Gulpha Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 110
Gulpha Creek Arkansas Poor 1930 96 110
Creek Arkansas Good 1930 96 22
REYBURN CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 111
DEPARTEE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 140
BRANCH Arkansas Fair 1930 96 140
BRANCH Arkansas Fair 1930 96 140
Cabin Creek Arkansas Fair 1930 96 203
Rock Creek Arkansas Good 1930 96 410

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.