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
Ditch Arkansas Good 1929 97 4,300
Ditch Arkansas Good 1929 97 5,000
CREEK Arkansas Good 1929 97 790
WATER Arkansas Good 1929 97 790
FALL CREEK Arkansas Fair 1929 97 700
Creek Arkansas Fair 1929 97 4,300
BEECH CREEK Arkansas Good 1929 97 4,600
DRY BRANCH Arkansas Good 1929 97 4,600
CRYSTAL SPRINGS CREEK Arkansas Good 1929 97 3,383
Br. Hallmans Cr. Arkansas Fair 1929 97 4,703
Br. Bear Creek Arkansas Good 1929 97 5,500
Br. Bear Creek Arkansas Good 1929 97 7,972
CREEK Arkansas Fair 1929 97 6,597
COVE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,500
RR WHITE RIVER Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,000
CADDO RIVER Arkansas Fair 1930 96 8,700
CADDO RIVER RELIEF Arkansas Fair 1930 96 8,700
MO. & NO. AR R.R. Arkansas Fair 1930 96 5,000
GEORGES CREEK Arkansas Good 1930 96 33
CACHE RIVER Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,300
Cache River Relief Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Cache River Relief Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Cache River Relief Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Cross Pond Arkansas Fair 1930 96 780
Cache River Relief Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Big Robe Bayou Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Bayou Deview Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,100
Bayou Deview River Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
Bayou Deview River Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,100
Channey Slough Arkansas Fair 1930 96 980
LAMB CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,200
DEER LAKE CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,000
HOLLIDAY CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,000
ROTHY CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,000
BRIDGE CR Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,900
PEAVINE CR Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,927
SANDY BOIS DARC Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,927
WATER CR Arkansas Fair 1930 96 2,927
BOIS DARC CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 3,597
BOIS DARC RELIEF Arkansas Fair 1930 96 3,597
CANEY CR Arkansas Fair 1930 96 3,597
Reville Creek-Logan Co. Arkansas Good 1930 96 1,900
CLEAR CREEK Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,652
BIG PINEY Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,652
LITTLE PINEY Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,652
Dredge Ditch Arkansas Fair 1930 96 11,901
FOUR MILE CREEK Arkansas Good 1930 96 5,233
Allen Bayou Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,200
Cypress Bayou Arkansas Fair 1930 96 1,200
Drainage Canal Arkansas Fair 1930 96 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.