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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 170 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 3,400 |
| Ditch-Wash Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,800 |
| CRUDINGTON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 7,972 |
| BULL BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 34,000 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 1,492 |
| MOON LAKE | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| BOGGY CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,319 |
| UNION PACIFIC RR | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 4,500 |
| FRANCOIS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,000 |
| RAYBURN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,000 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,000 |
| CRI & P (Abandoned) | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,000 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,000 |
| DEWDROP CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,633 |
| TRACE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,900 |
| DESARC BAYOU RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,200 |
| DESARC BAYOU RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,200 |
| WHITE OAK DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,100 |
| BAYOU TWO PRAIRIE | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,100 |
| BAYOU TWO | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,100 |
| BAYOU TWO | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,100 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,904 |
| BIG DECEIPER CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,200 |
| LITTLE DECIPER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,263 |
| UNION PACIFIC RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,600 |
| MCNEELY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,400 |
| HALL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,005 |
| BAYOU METO | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,300 |
| MINE CREEK (CITY) | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 750 |
| LAPILE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,600 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,600 |
| CANNON CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,600 |
| Big Piney | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 60 |
| Gap Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,400 |
| MADDOX CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,400 |
| CARR LAKE RELIEF | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 357 |
| UPSHAW BAYOU | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 296 |
| Pond Creek - Frank. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,700 |
| Little Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 840 |
| CYPRESS CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,799 |
| LITTLE BAY DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,200 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 890 |
| DITCH NO. 6 | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 248 |
| LITTLE RED RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,500 |
| COON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 175 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,500 |
| Hicks Creek-Franklin Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,700 |
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.