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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHLAND CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| Prairie Creek- Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 101 |
| SOUTH BIG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 76 |
| LOVE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| CHANDLER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| Rock Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| Fly Creek - Wash Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,718 |
| Dry Creek - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 814 |
| BEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 484 |
| Black Fork Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| Casy Glen Creek- Mena | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 344 |
| CREEK (CITY) | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 221 |
| West Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 416 |
| Rock Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 439 |
| MARRS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 880 |
| Branch of Leatherwood Cr | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| Little Petit Jean Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 201 |
| MAZARN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 104 |
| Strawberry River | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 37 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| Grubbs Rd. & UPRR | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,200 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 9,352 |
| Point DeLuce Bayou | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,700 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| Canal | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,127 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,100 |
| WATERWAY | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,900 |
| Galens Cr.-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,900 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,700 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 533 |
| BLAKEMORE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25,144 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 25,144 |
| SWAGGERTY BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 12,410 |
| Johnson Creek Tributary | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,600 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,500 |
| Weaver Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,300 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,100 |
| STOKES CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 2,100 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,004 |
| De Rouche Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 570 |
| Caney Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 570 |
| Spenger Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 2,900 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,300 |
| Shipman Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 6,327 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 420 |
| ROASTING EAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 350 |
| Frog Bayou | Arkansas | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 190 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 4,500 |
| Drain | Arkansas | Good | 1935 | 91 | 3,721 |
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.