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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 530 |
| Turkey Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 530 |
| Caney Bayou | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 11,000 |
| BAYOU FOURCHE A LOUPE | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,300 |
| FORTY ISLAND CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,900 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,813 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,813 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,800 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 5,500 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,600 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 6,300 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 934 |
| SAND CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 840 |
| BEECH CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 840 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 840 |
| STOKES BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 840 |
| Creek-Logan Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,711 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 3,711 |
| Smallwood Relief | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,300 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,300 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,100 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,100 |
| Branch of Mill Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,800 |
| RUSH CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| BRANCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,600 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,600 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,200 |
| WATER | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 4,194 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,400 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,400 |
| GEORGE Ditch | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 2,711 |
| Ditch - Wash. Co. | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,300 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 3,699 |
| Little Frog Bayou | Arkansas | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,900 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,900 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 13,000 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,400 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,400 |
| DITCH | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,900 |
| Tar Creek - Jefferson Co | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,684 |
| Ditch - Jefferson County | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 14,000 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,107 |
| CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Good | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,700 |
| Creek | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 2,698 |
| HOT SPRINGS CREEK | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 20,000 |
| Ditch | Arkansas | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 28,000 |
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.