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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUNSTIT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 779 |
| SHILCOTTS BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,400 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,135 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 575 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 790 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 401 |
| Little Lake Bayou | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 6,900 |
| Ditch - Desha County | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,500 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,700 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 83 |
| Creek Sebastian Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
| GULPHA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,900 |
| GULPHA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,900 |
| GULPHA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 7,300 |
| Fork Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,395 |
| Rolling Fork Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,200 |
| DITCH NO. 26 | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 200 |
| DOG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 280 |
| BOOT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,077 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 210 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 26 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,521 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,521 |
| MAUMELLE RIVER TRIB | Arkansas | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| CYPRESS RELIEF | Arkansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 3,524 |
| Big Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 670 |
| Pickle Gap Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1939 | 87 | 26,736 |
| BEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,800 |
| NIX CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 11,974 |
| FOURCHE LAFAVE RVR | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,000 |
| Rock Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| DITCH NO.3 | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 23 |
| Alexander Lee Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,500 |
| Foster Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,500 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,506 |
| Gold Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,400 |
| Cedar Creek - Frank. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 121 |
| WATSON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 445 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 255 |
| Slough Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 328 |
| COON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 43 |
| FLOAT RD SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 70 |
| BRANCH OF BLACK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 35 |
| GLADE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 32 |
| Mazarn Creek Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 128 |
| Bakers Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,232 |
| BAYOU METO | Arkansas | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 680 |
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.