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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNERLY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 3,307 |
| NINE MILE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,118 |
| BRANCH NIX CREEK (CITY) | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 12,000 |
| East Fork Hot Springs Cr | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 271 |
| Little Vache Grasse Cr. | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| Creek BR 023 Ft Chaffee | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| Ditch City of Ft. Smith | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,249 |
| Ditch City of Ft. Smith | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,249 |
| Praire Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,400 |
| Wolfe Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 4,400 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,700 |
| Frog Bayou Crawford Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,000 |
| Whig Creek-Pope | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 23,000 |
| Whig Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 23,000 |
| Frog Bayou Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 13,683 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 620 |
| PALMER BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,100 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,900 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 9,900 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,300 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,400 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| Cypress Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,892 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,800 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 500 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,389 |
| Mill Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 270 |
| Jordan Creek - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,900 |
| Stream Washington Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,900 |
| Budd Kidd Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,900 |
| Little Cypress | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| Little Cypress | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,198 |
| Little Cypress | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,198 |
| Dry Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 207 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 7,800 |
| SYCAMORE CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,917 |
| LITTLE SLOUGH | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,917 |
| PIERCE CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,917 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| West Crooked Bayou | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,300 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,300 |
| Chany Slough | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,900 |
| Big Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,900 |
| Loftis Creek Trib. | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| ERA MAE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,400 |
| Holt Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,700 |
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.