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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 904 |
| Prairie Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 334 |
| Fletchers Cr.-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 339 |
| Short Mountain Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 135 |
| Locust Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 20 |
| Jakes Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 205 |
| Galla Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,036 |
| BRODIE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,200 |
| Catalpa Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 197 |
| WOOLSEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 19 |
| Bush Creek - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 112 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| Fletcher Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 745 |
| MARTINS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 12 |
| E Fork Prairie Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 535 |
| Prairie Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 535 |
| COON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 197 |
| West Fork White River | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 89 |
| DITCH (CITY) | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
| BLACK SPICE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 33 |
| ALLSOPP DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 616 |
| SO SUMMIT ST | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 481 |
| BLAKEMORE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,600 |
| BLAKEMORE DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 333 |
| Flood Creek - Johnson | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,000 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,500 |
| Rose Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,093 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 970 |
| LITTLEBULL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 350 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 610 |
| West Fork Hot Springs Cr | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,500 |
| Ballard Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 2,300 |
| Arkansas River & Uprr | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,925 |
| Scott Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,711 |
| Booneville Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,000 |
| BIG MINGO CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,200 |
| LITTLE MINGO CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,200 |
| GLAISE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,403 |
| CUT OFF CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| BIG GREEN TOM LAKE | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| White River Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| Goose Pond | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,900 |
| Town Branch-Franklin Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,865 |
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.