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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| MILL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,500 |
| Poteau River Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,200 |
| HICKS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,600 |
| CANNON CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 318 |
| Palmer Bayou-Ouachita Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| PALMER BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| OUACHITA RIVER RELIEF | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| MIZZELL CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| SPAVINAW CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,200 |
| Keeland Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,400 |
| West Keeland Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,400 |
| Little Shoal Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 340 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,903 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,903 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,903 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,903 |
| Drainage Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,400 |
| Ditch Number 14 | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| BRUSH CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 530 |
| White Oak Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,781 |
| Spring Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 28,726 |
| McKINNEY BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 384 |
| PAUPS SPUR BAYOU | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 384 |
| GILLESPIE DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,300 |
| BRINGLE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,000 |
| SUGAR LOAF CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 8,007 |
| Dry Branch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 28,726 |
| BRANCH OF HUZZAH CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 456 |
| Possom Trot Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 410 |
| CRANE CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 243 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 80 |
| Ouachita River - Polk Co | Arkansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 40 |
| Ouachita River Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 37 |
| Lake Nimrod Rel. | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 30 |
| Fisher Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,650 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 655 |
| CAMPGROUND CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,000 |
| LITTLE MAZARN CR | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,577 |
| CANEY CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,788 |
| CURRENT RIVER | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,600 |
| HARDING CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,100 |
| Lawson Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,100 |
| Clear/Chaplin Crk | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,100 |
| BRUSHY CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,100 |
| Price Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,299 |
| Railroad - KCS | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,100 |
| Caney Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,000 |
| ABANDONED RR-NO RAILS | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,600 |
| Gamble Bayou | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,000 |
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.