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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| W Fk Point Remove Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 110 |
| Clear Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| CHAFFIE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,000 |
| Engineers Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 436 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| ROCK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 25 |
| E. SALINE CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1940 | 86 | 75 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| SHACK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| ROUGH SHACK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| FOURCHE LAFAVE RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,000 |
| CALICO CR; Randhill Rd. | Arkansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 4,101 |
| MORO CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 1,700 |
| MORO CREEK RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,615 |
| MCKISIC CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 52,000 |
| Hackett Creek-Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 4,920 |
| BRANCH OF CROOKED CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 400 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 210 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 210 |
| DRY BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 670 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 780 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 780 |
| Old Railroad Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 230 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 112 |
| CURIA CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 103 |
| Spadra Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,143 |
| Spadra Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,143 |
| Ericson Branch-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 547 |
| Dry Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 547 |
| CLIFTY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 590 |
| Hackers Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 240 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 240 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 240 |
| Isabell Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 240 |
| Big Cedar Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5 |
| Prairie Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 480 |
| Vache Grasse Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 24 |
| Little Washburn Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 369 |
| Little Washburn Cr Trib | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 193 |
| Decatur Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,338 |
| BRANCH OF BEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 3,877 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 889 |
| E LAFFERTY | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 950 |
| N. Fork of Little Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 977 |
| Alex Branch Sebastian Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 161 |
| CURIA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 60 |
| DEVILS FORK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 60 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
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.