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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditch Number 3 | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| Ditch Number 3 | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 115 |
| Ditch Number 10 | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12 |
| BAY CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 120 |
| NEWCOMB BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| POINT CEDAR CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 360 |
| BLUE BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 54 |
| LOCUST CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 121 |
| Imbeau Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 923 |
| SPANKER | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 923 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 923 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 46 |
| THOMAS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12 |
| Clear Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| Caney Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Mud Lick Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| Swindle Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 84 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 448 |
| Snake Creek-Polk Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| Indian Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,604 |
| COLLEGHAM BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 11,000 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 22,000 |
| KENNERLY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,307 |
| KELLOGG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,475 |
| BRNCH OF KELLOGG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 798 |
| SYCAMORE CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 240 |
| Robertson Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 139 |
| Reed Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 481 |
| SPANKER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,700 |
| Ditch Number 19 | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,900 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 298 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 298 |
| Alligator Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 108 |
| BRANCH of CAVE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| HOG CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,800 |
| WADLEIGH CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 480 |
| SAGER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| STOKES CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,611 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 255 |
| WADLEIGH BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,900 |
| COLEMAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 873 |
| LEWIS STR DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 939 |
| SHILCOTTS BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 112 |
| Creek City of Ft.Smith | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 260 |
| Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,500 |
| SOUTH FORK TOWN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 510 |
| Creek- City of Stephens | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 390 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,100 |
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.