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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 29 |
| Spillway | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 8 |
| Buffalo Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| Barren Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 19 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 309 |
| Levi Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 309 |
| Mill Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 232 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,036 |
| Anderson Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 420 |
| Cedar Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 168 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 35 |
| Slover Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 78 |
| Shiloh Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,000 |
| OTTER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,436 |
| Pack Saddle Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 89 |
| LITTLE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 190 |
| Bearhead Branch Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 239 |
| Creek Sebastian Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 239 |
| Briar Patch Creek Seb Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 239 |
| Snakehole Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4 |
| Pineknot Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 239 |
| Cherokee Creek - Seb. Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 45 |
| Hog Wallow Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 626 |
| Coondog Branch Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 22 |
| Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 291 |
| Bear Creek - Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 390 |
| Mill Creek Tributary | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 97 |
| Mill Creek Sebastian Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 97 |
| Seemore Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 533 |
| Cow Creek Sebastian Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 548 |
| Horace Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 459 |
| Prairie Creek - Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 21 |
| Pigeon Creek-Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 126 |
| BRANCH OF COSSATOT | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| Hinton Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 108 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 473 |
| Creek-Washington Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 38 |
| FLINT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 440 |
| COON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 440 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,111 |
| LOCKET CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 572 |
| Little Mulberry Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 91 |
| Alex Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 751 |
| POND CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 808 |
| RUSH FORK CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 184 |
| BAILEY CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 310 |
| Polecat Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 660 |
| Sulphur Creek-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 41 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
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.