US Bridges

West 36th ST over Panther Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.1 E I 430 · Structure no. 000000000018515

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 36th ST over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West 36th ST over Panther Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 36th ST
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.1 E I 430
RouteCity Street 64880
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72224, -92.39891
Functional classUrban 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 36th ST over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 36th ST over Panther 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 2023.

How much traffic does West 36th ST over Panther Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West 36th ST over Panther Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West 36th ST over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.