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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Cr Relief | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 11,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 260 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,500 |
| BIG MINGO CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,600 |
| BUTTER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| POLK BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 9,200 |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,300 |
| MCDANIELS CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,600 |
| SANDY CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,600 |
| BLACK FORK DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,771 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,499 |
| Br East Gulpha Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,000 |
| Br East Gulpha Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 14,000 |
| Br East Gulpha Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 14,000 |
| COLEMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25,625 |
| Armstead Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,500 |
| Old Prairie Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 8,107 |
| Ditch - Washington Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| Ditch - Washington Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| Ditch - Washington Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,800 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 5,800 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 25,000 |
| KINGS CREEK RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| DUFFNCREEKITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| BAYOU TWO PRAIRIE | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| LAWRENCE BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,500 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,500 |
| Leadmine Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,000 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,600 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,700 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,700 |
| BIG SLOUGH DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,693 |
| SUGAR CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| Quick Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,600 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,510 |
| Bell Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,510 |
| Little Brushy Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 11,000 |
| Weaver Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,300 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,149 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,200 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 599 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,181 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,181 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 7,181 |
| Warloop Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 134 |
| Ditch Number 9 | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,072 |
| COLLINS BAYOU | Arkansas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 390 |
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.