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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYPRESS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,500 |
| ROSS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| HARRISON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,705 |
| NOWLIN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| KINLEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| Little Maumelle River | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 930 |
| Little Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,700 |
| Hurricane Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,200 |
| Hurricane Creek Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,200 |
| Derriseaux Cr - Grant Co | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5,800 |
| Hubbard Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 6,200 |
| VILLAGE CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 3,852 |
| LOCUST CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,990 |
| James Fork Creek Seb.Co. | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| CROOKED CR & MO NA RR | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,500 |
| LEFT HAND CHUTE | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 3,500 |
| Cow Bayou Relief | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| Cache River Relief | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 920 |
| Cache River | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 920 |
| OVERCUP DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,196 |
| BEAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,528 |
| HALEY BR | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,700 |
| ROCK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 7,200 |
| DESHIELD FORK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 90 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 570 |
| SIMMONS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 75 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 110 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 102 |
| BAY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 120 |
| BAY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 120 |
| CAMP CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 10 |
| MID BR GULPHA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 240 |
| BUTTER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 49 |
| BEECH CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 572 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 425 |
| ASH FLAT LAKE | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 787 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 42 |
| DEPOT CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 66 |
| GREEN LAKE | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,600 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,500 |
| Wolf Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| Muddy Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| East Fork Board Camp Cr. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| Wilma Branch - Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,700 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 8,056 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 7,000 |
| Unnamed Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,600 |
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.