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 | 1927 | 99 | 4,200 |
| SALT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 8,102 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,351 |
| UNION PACIFIC RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 27,000 |
| Roaring Slough | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 300 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,565 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1927 | 99 | 13,683 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,633 |
| SOUTH BRANCH DEW DROP CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 3,633 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 2,200 |
| Isabell Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 740 |
| CANEY CREEK (city) | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 275 |
| Carnes Creek-Scott Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,700 |
| Kings Relief - Scott Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,700 |
| Kings Creek - Scott Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,700 |
| Brushy Creek - Scott Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,500 |
| Old Freedom Cr- Scott Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,500 |
| Clear Cr. - Scott Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,500 |
| Sq. Rock Cr. - Scott Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,500 |
| Mill Creek Sebastian Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 20,000 |
| Hester Creek-Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 14,103 |
| Heartsill Creek-Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,000 |
| ROLANDS FORK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 155 |
| Big Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,700 |
| Six Mile Creek Relief | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 4,800 |
| Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,800 |
| Gack Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,800 |
| Mine Brook-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,000 |
| Short Mountain Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 7,000 |
| ANTOINE CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 113 |
| Little Mulberry Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 3,001 |
| Cypress Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,389 |
| MIDDLE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,300 |
| OAK CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,666 |
| MURRAY CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,666 |
| PACIFIC RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,000 |
| DILLARD CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,200 |
| BLUE BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,800 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,800 |
| Clear Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,400 |
| Pidgeon Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,100 |
| ROLANDS FORK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 155 |
| CHATMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,925 |
| Black Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,570 |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,800 |
| FALLEN ASH CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,200 |
| CURRENT RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| SALLEE SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| LEIBHABER SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| Pheffer Bottom | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
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.