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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
Clear Creek Arkansas Good 1949 77 1,100
WALNUT SPRING CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 1,100
BIG CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 110
MEADOW LAKE Arkansas Fair 1949 77 350
S Fk Caddo River Arkansas Fair 1949 77 63
DIAMOND CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 236
M.F. White River Arkansas Fair 1949 77 160
Creek Arkansas Good 1949 77 4,500
CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 661
SELF CREEK(LAKE GREESON) Arkansas Fair 1949 77 1,800
BIBBS BRANCH Arkansas Fair 1949 77 2,000
Branch Arkansas Good 1949 77 5,500
DITCH Arkansas Good 1949 77 1,800
CREEK Arkansas Good 1949 77 1,800
MORGAN CREEK Arkansas Poor 1949 77 1,500
CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 4,210
BRANCH Arkansas Fair 1949 77 498
SPRING CREEK Arkansas Good 1949 77 1,976
CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 2,000
BRANCH Arkansas Good 1949 77 7,400
DITCH Arkansas Good 1949 77 930
GUM SPRING CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 8,600
GIN CREEK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 12,873
Gin Creek Arkansas Fair 1949 77 21,000
DITCH Arkansas Good 1949 77 5,970
CORN STALK BROOK Arkansas Fair 1949 77 6,023
SLEEPY BAYOU Arkansas Poor 1949 77 280
FLAT CREEK RELIEF Arkansas Fair 1949 77 380
Creek Arkansas Fair 1949 77 470
Black Bayou Arkansas Fair 1949 77 140
CYPRESS CR Arkansas Poor 1950 76 3,500
WOOLSEY CREEK Arkansas Fair 1950 76 2,917
SALINE RIVER Arkansas Poor 1950 76 2,917
TOWN CREEK Arkansas Fair 1950 76 2,700
Flat Rock Creek Arkansas Fair 1950 76 17,154
Wards Creek Arkansas Fair 1950 76 2,196
Big Bayou Arkansas Poor 1950 76 2,101
Crooked Bayou Arkansas Fair 1950 76 2,300
Boeuf River Arkansas Poor 1950 76 2,900
Bayou Macon Arkansas Poor 1950 76 2,900
Little Lake Bayou Arkansas Fair 1950 76 2,900
Little Lake Relief Arkansas Fair 1950 76 2,900
Bayou Lagrue Arkansas Poor 1950 76 3,600
SOUTH FORK SALINE RIVER Arkansas Fair 1950 76 9,900
SPRING RIVER Arkansas Fair 1950 76 5,472
Sulphur Creek - Polk Co. Arkansas Fair 1950 76 1,800
BROWNS CREEK Arkansas Fair 1950 76 6,200
HUMPHREY CR Arkansas Fair 1950 76 6,106
NIX CREEK Arkansas Fair 1950 76 10,414
HONEYSUCKLE DITCH Arkansas Fair 1950 76 1,996

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.