US Bridges

N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2 N 37th · Structure no. 000000000019413

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete slab carrying N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN.Pike Ave
CrossesShilcotts Bayou
Location.2 N 37th
RouteCity Street 45290
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79102, -92.27795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N.Pike Ave over Shilcotts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.