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.

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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.