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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUM SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,400 |
| Canal | Arkansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,400 |
| Prices Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,400 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1937 | 89 | 9,700 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,586 |
| Dry Run Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 222 |
| Little LaGrue Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 690 |
| Wolfe Pen Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 127 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 34,000 |
| LITTLE BRUSHY CRK | Arkansas | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| HOGSKIN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,400 |
| SYLAMORE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 2,500 |
| AR & MO Rail Road | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,200 |
| SL SF RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,579 |
| DEQUEEN & EASTERN RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,000 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 9,200 |
| Union Pacific RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 125 |
| Big Bayou Slough | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,671 |
| Black Pond | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,400 |
| Boeuf Canal | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,400 |
| Bayou Macon | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,100 |
| Swift Bayou | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,100 |
| CYPRESS RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,711 |
| Bayou Bartholomew | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,000 |
| BRANCH OF PINEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 74 |
| WOLF CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 108 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 609 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 609 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 177 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 310 |
| Vine Prairie | Arkansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 80 |
| Maxey Creek Tributary | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| STRAWBERRY RIVER | Arkansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| Gulpha Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 240 |
| Gulpha Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 110 |
| SO FORK SALINE RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 350 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 300 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 194 |
| Reveille Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 221 |
| Mazarn Creek Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 270 |
| BRIDGE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 569 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 569 |
| Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,900 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 180 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 220 |
| Twin Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 290 |
| Dry Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,447 |
| MOORES CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 238 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 112 |
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.