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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddles Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| Ten Mile Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,700 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,700 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,700 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 6,600 |
| DITCH 45 | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| Ditch # 5 | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,000 |
| Rattlesnake Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| SWAN POND | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| CLOBBER CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,700 |
| South Beaverdam Slough | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 320 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 340 |
| Little Piney Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 260 |
| Faulkner Branch Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| Baker Creek Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| Alexander Creek Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| Harris Creek Tributary | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| Harris Creek Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 140 |
| Buffalo Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 90 |
| HOG FOOT | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 480 |
| BIG BLAKELY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 25 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 520 |
| Deep Bayou | Arkansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 412 |
| Bayou Deview | Arkansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 970 |
| CRI&P RR | Arkansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 6,094 |
| LITTLE RED RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 6,129 |
| MISS RIVER & CORD 312 | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 42,000 |
| PINEY CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 2,000 |
| CAMPBELLS BR | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,000 |
| KNOB CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,000 |
| BIG DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,700 |
| BUFFALO SLOUGH | Arkansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,700 |
| DENNIS SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,700 |
| BAYOU METO | Arkansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 3,699 |
| TABLE ROCK RESV WHITE RI | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 700 |
| Cat Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 2,200 |
| LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,799 |
| Petit Jean River | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,300 |
| Freeman Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,700 |
| Fletcher Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,700 |
| Prairie Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,070 |
| Dallas Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,070 |
| Carter Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,800 |
| Board Camp Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,800 |
| Macks Creek - Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,800 |
| Alligator Bayou | Arkansas | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 1,800 |
| DITCH 1 | Arkansas | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,600 |
| BLUE CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1949 | 77 | 780 |
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.