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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 550 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 519 |
| King Bayou Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,800 |
| DEPOT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 170 |
| BIG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,500 |
| DAVENPORT CR. | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,500 |
| PINE HILL CR. | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,500 |
| DODD CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14,000 |
| LITTLE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14 |
| LITTLE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14 |
| LITTLE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 14 |
| Little River Relief | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 14 |
| Little Hickory Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,496 |
| Beech Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 680 |
| Caddo River | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 680 |
| WOLF BAYOU | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 3,700 |
| LAGRUE CREEK RELIEF | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 3,700 |
| LAGRUE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 3,700 |
| DAVIS SLOUGH | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 14 |
| LITTLE BELLVILLE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,600 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,800 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,800 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,800 |
| MAXWELL CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,600 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 2,197 |
| PINEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 22 |
| East Fk Illinios Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 289 |
| JACKS BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,400 |
| Falling Water Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 15 |
| Blaylock Creek Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| Alex Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| Middle Fk Illinois Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 210 |
| Salt Fork Creek-Frank Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 10 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,400 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,900 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,200 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 11,650 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 8,900 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,900 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 8,000 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,050 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 8,899 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 12,517 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,200 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 3,700 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,800 |
| Creek (Old pond)-Jeff Co | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,100 |
| SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,400 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 359 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,000 |
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.