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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditch # 35 | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 122 |
| Crow Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,007 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 23 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,200 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,200 |
| HOLT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,200 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 3,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1932 | 94 | 4,700 |
| Fall Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 662 |
| SPRING BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,399 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 2,600 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,700 |
| Sugar Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,020 |
| Horsehead Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,294 |
| St. Francis River | Arkansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 1,300 |
| Caruthers Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 610 |
| LAKE SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,700 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER RE | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,700 |
| DITCH 123 | Arkansas | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 667 |
| BIG COVE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,000 |
| Magie Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,200 |
| Slough Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,294 |
| COLEMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,851 |
| Bailey Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,851 |
| Middle Fork Saline River | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,851 |
| MIDDLE FORK SALINE RIVER | Arkansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,020 |
| ONEAL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 217 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 31 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,900 |
| POINT REMOVE CANAL | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,400 |
| POINT REMOVE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,400 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 1,020 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 9,300 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 3,000 |
| BRANCH OF BELLVILLE CR. | Arkansas | Good | 1933 | 93 | 4,900 |
| TEN MILE BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,700 |
| West Haley Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,900 |
| GRIZZLE ROAD ZONE E | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,000 |
| BIG BELLVILLE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 4,600 |
| WINTERS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,900 |
| WILSON CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,500 |
| BLACK RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 17,084 |
| MAY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| STEEL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| PINE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| ONION CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,500 |
| Mill Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,500 |
| Gum Slough | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 609 |
| Wolfpen Slough | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 600 |
| BIG CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 550 |
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.