US Bridges

SH 36 over White Oak Bayou

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 7.25 MI NE JCT 64&36 · Structure no. 0000000000X0594

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over White Oak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over White Oak Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location7.25 MI NE JCT 64&36
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates35.14494, -92.24026
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over White Oak Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 36 over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 36 over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.