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.

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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.