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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANSKER CR. | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,200 |
| GREENINGS LK SPILLWAY | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,114 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,400 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,500 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,295 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 660 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 7,200 |
| Ditch - Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,900 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 8,300 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 10,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,700 |
| Ditch - Franklin Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,300 |
| Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 4,392 |
| Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,707 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,400 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,900 |
| KINGS RIVER BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,000 |
| STREAM | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 3,100 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,861 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,200 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,600 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,600 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 3,300 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 4,600 |
| Rayburn Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 130 |
| DESARC BAYOU RELIEF | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,700 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 480 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,786 |
| DECEIPHER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 650 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 650 |
| McNely Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 650 |
| DITCHHEAD CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,700 |
| Lower Cut-Off Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,149 |
| WATTENSAW BAYOU REL | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 190 |
| Oak Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 268 |
| Ward Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,000 |
| Franklin Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| Vandergriff Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 680 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 680 |
| LINDSEYS CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 580 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 410 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 6,500 |
| CORNIE BAYOU RELIEF | Arkansas | Good | 1931 | 95 | 5,263 |
| Bull Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 22,173 |
| BEATY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 62 |
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.