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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.