West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou
GoodPosted for loadPulaski County, Arkansas · 150 Camp Robinson RD · Structure no. 000000000004717
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,212
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 47th Street over Shilcotts 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou carry?
About 6,212 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns West 47th Street over Shilcotts Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.