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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROOKED CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 6,093 |
| Rock Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 5,800 |
| Dye Creek - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,800 |
| Greenbrier Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,400 |
| Barnett Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 8,371 |
| SUGARLOAF CREEK Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,767 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,600 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,600 |
| INMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 740 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,900 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,600 |
| HUDGIN BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,100 |
| Stream - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 19,147 |
| Stream - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 15,872 |
| Stream - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,720 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,261 |
| Coal Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,200 |
| HATCHETT DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,300 |
| Webber Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,731 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 13,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 8,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,300 |
| MILLER CR. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,500 |
| LICK CR. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,200 |
| WILD HORSE CR. | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,200 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 6,500 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,421 |
| Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,100 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,007 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 5,000 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,000 |
| Creek - Jefferson County | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 12,000 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 6,300 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,900 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,500 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,400 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,400 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,165 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,300 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,300 |
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.