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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAVER DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| MULE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| THROGMORTON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| FOURCHE RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| FRISCO CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| CR PETTET | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,819 |
| CROOKED CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,819 |
| Hamil Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 5,819 |
| FOURCHE | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| RUNNING LAKE RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| MANSKER CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,218 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 6,000 |
| DITCH 24 | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 500 |
| DITCH 26 | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 500 |
| HARP CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,400 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 2,600 |
| Clear Creek Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,399 |
| SMACKOVER CREEK REL | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 410 |
| DRY CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 390 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1928 | 98 | 250 |
| Keeland Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,400 |
| CURRENT RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| STONY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,600 |
| LEATHERWOOD CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 23 |
| Strawberry River | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,400 |
| Hector Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,500 |
| Alexander Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,000 |
| Alexander Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 1,000 |
| Turner Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,000 |
| Spring Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,000 |
| NORTH BOAT DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 69 |
| SOUTH BOAT DITCH | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 69 |
| FRANCOIS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| DOTA CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 210 |
| Short Mountain Creek | Arkansas | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 50 |
| Bear Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 886 |
| Dye Creek-Washington Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 895 |
| RichmondCoreBrake-JeffCo | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19 |
| Canal-Jefferson County | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19 |
| Little Shoal Creek-Logan | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 190 |
| DRY JORDAN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 15,000 |
| Massard Creek Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 19,000 |
| Cove creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,600 |
| Stone Quarry Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,775 |
| LOST CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,300 |
| LOST CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,300 |
| Lost Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,300 |
| ROCK CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,004 |
| Adamson Creek - Seb. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 12,000 |
| Vache Grasse | Arkansas | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 11,532 |
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.