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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 3,191 |
| Clear Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 552 |
| MARRS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 270 |
| Mill Creek 3 Sisters | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 657 |
| LITTLE GLAZYPEAU CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,000 |
| Fork Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 127 |
| WATTENSAW BAYOU | Arkansas | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 190 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 110 |
| Polk Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 4,800 |
| HIGH TOWER CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 3,100 |
| Bayou Macon | Arkansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 2,000 |
| Bayou Macon | Arkansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 4,100 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 13,000 |
| WEAVER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 400 |
| Tarleton Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 41 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2 |
| WHITE OAK BRANCH | Arkansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 2 |
| TRACE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1946 | 80 | 19 |
| BATTLE CREEK (CITY) | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,100 |
| Bass Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 173 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,615 |
| WEAVER REFUGE | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 400 |
| WATERWAY | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 2,900 |
| WATERWAY | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 2,200 |
| PONCA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 470 |
| Ditch - Chicot County | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,300 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1946 | 80 | 1,700 |
| Simon Branch | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 4,800 |
| Ditch - Chicot County | Arkansas | Good | 1946 | 80 | 1,698 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RELIEF | Arkansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,400 |
| Cr 115 Languille River | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,100 |
| JACKS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,400 |
| LOCUST CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,400 |
| CANE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 3,600 |
| MUD CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 3,235 |
| ROLLING FORK | Arkansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 3,235 |
| OUACHITA RIVER | Arkansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 3,700 |
| Harris Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,100 |
| Greenbrair Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 490 |
| KCS RR&BEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 13,000 |
| TRACE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 310 |
| LICK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 230 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Poor | 1947 | 79 | 11 |
| SMACKOVER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,600 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 11,000 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,284 |
| BRANCH of CROOKED CRK | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 4,284 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,300 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,990 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 700 |
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.