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.
| 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.