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 | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 2,000 |
| WOOLSEY CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,900 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 4,638 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,200 |
| WALNUT BAYOU | Arkansas | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 210 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 990 |
| BEAR BAYOU | Arkansas | Good | 1934 | 92 | 990 |
| LICK FORK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,800 |
| Depot Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 8,000 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 140 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| LEATHERWOOD CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,700 |
| Baron Fork Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,791 |
| Mulberry River | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,700 |
| UN PAC RR & Jackson St | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 11,000 |
| DEPARTEE CREEK RELIEF | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| DEPARTEE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| CR 12 WHITE RIVER REL | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,800 |
| EAST CADRON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,937 |
| Walnut Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,300 |
| WHITE RIVER | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 500 |
| GRASSY SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,500 |
| Thompson Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,700 |
| McKinney Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,600 |
| SPRING CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15,000 |
| SHIPMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,500 |
| Bayou Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,900 |
| SIDNEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,159 |
| Fish Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 880 |
| Fish Bayou | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 904 |
| STONE DAM CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,200 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 29 |
| Cedar Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 180 |
| Crooked Slough | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 63 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 301 |
| Cedar Creek-Franklin Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 363 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 164 |
| NINE MILE BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 120 |
| INMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 700 |
| EAST LAFFERTY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 11 |
| Hegwood Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 44 |
| Kates Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| Cross Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| Rock Creek Relief - Polk | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 195 |
| ASHLEY BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,900 |
| WELLS CRK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 99 |
| Little Petit Jean Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 201 |
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.