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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.