US Bridges

SH 36 over Palarm Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI N JCT of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000003403

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Palarm Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 36 over Palarm Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesPalarm Creek
Location1.9 MI N JCT of US 64
RouteState Highway 36
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1052, -92.30664
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,770 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Palarm Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over Palarm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Palarm Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Palarm Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Palarm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.