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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palarm Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 21,000 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 6,300 |
| CYPRESS BY | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,300 |
| DITCH NO 5 | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 600 |
| SANDY BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 853 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,398 |
| CANEY CREEK RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,393 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 1,393 |
| Thompson Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 680 |
| Negro Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 680 |
| Dripping Springs Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 680 |
| Hazel Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 680 |
| Daily Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 367 |
| Daily Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 367 |
| Barclay Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| Little Cedar Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| Big Crow Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| Corbin Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 280 |
| BIG CORNIE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,700 |
| HARPER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,700 |
| Allen Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| Polk Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| Little Brushey Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| Hole-in-Ground Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| South Turner Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| Branch of S.Turner Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| Shack Creek-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| Creek - Polk County | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| Robinson Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| BIG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,791 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,700 |
| Gap Creek-Polk County | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,250 |
| Cedar Creek Polk County | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,250 |
| Brush Creek-Washington | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,900 |
| BRODIE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10,123 |
| Frog Bayou Relief | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 13,683 |
| JACKS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,400 |
| LOCUST CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,400 |
| TWO BAYOU CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,469 |
| LOCUST BAYOU | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,200 |
| DITCH 38 | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 820 |
| OVERCUP DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
| ROCK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,000 |
| EDMANSON CR | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 946 |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,800 |
| LICK BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| CRICKET CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| BRANCH OF YOCUM CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 493 |
| Frog Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2 |
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.