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 - Elkins | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 85 |
| Cain Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 322 |
| U.S. Government Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 103 |
| Creek BR 031 | Arkansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| Ditch-Ft. Chaffee BR 047 | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 10 |
| Big Creek BR 035 | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 100 |
| E. Branch - Calico Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 18 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 3,400 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,700 |
| Joshling Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,700 |
| Two Mile Creek Tributary | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,700 |
| Freedom Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 650 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 725 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 725 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 4,700 |
| BARN HILL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,700 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 430 |
| GUM SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 430 |
| Little Sugarloaf Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1941 | 85 | 660 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,367 |
| Shilcotts Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 9,367 |
| Prairie Creek Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 720 |
| Carter Creek Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 300 |
| Turkey Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 221 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 950 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| HURRICANE RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 50 |
| KELLEY BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 625 |
| Cedar Creek - Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 6,500 |
| HOLLIS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,700 |
| SULPHUR RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Poor | 1942 | 84 | 680 |
| Earl Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 862 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 862 |
| BRANCH OF DRY FORK | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 263 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 177 |
| Creben Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1942 | 84 | 235 |
| W Fk Point Remove Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 163 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,200 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 60 |
| Hogskin Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 490 |
| Little Spadra Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,219 |
| Minnow Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 222 |
| Shavers Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 547 |
| Shavers Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 547 |
| Shavers Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 85 |
| Hegwood Creek Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 270 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 142 |
| Isabell Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,312 |
| Black Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 544 |
| Prairie Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,500 |
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.