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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Creek - Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 480 |
| Front St BN & UP RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,900 |
| UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,700 |
| UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,200 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 199 |
| SH 205 UP RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,188 |
| LITTLE BODCAW | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,500 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 33 |
| Amos Bayou - Desha Co | Arkansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 7,801 |
| Clear Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 2,484 |
| WATER | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,299 |
| Kimbler Creek-Craw. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 420 |
| ROASTING EAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 350 |
| East Cedar Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 920 |
| L MISSOURI RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 150 |
| IRONS FORK | Arkansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| IRONS FORK | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| IRONS FORK TRIB | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| IRONS FORK | Arkansas | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| IRONS FORK | Arkansas | Good | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| OATES CR | Arkansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| Mill Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,017 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,800 |
| WHITE RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,800 |
| Spring River & BNSF RR | Arkansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| Rose creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,600 |
| Doctors Fork Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 7,600 |
| LITTLE BAY | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,810 |
| LITTLE RUSSEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,000 |
| JOHNSON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,000 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6,000 |
| GLAISE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,200 |
| DRY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 78 |
| Alligator Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 120 |
| Little Alexander Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 334 |
| Alee Branch-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 334 |
| Alexander Lee Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 334 |
| Alex Branch-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 334 |
| Little Lee Creek-Polk Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 217 |
| Alex Creek-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 217 |
| Turner Reeves Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 6 |
| UPRR | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,300 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 180 |
| Hignite Hollow | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| Slaty Creek-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 217 |
| Scooper Creek-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 334 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 160 |
| BIG BAY DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,800 |
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.