US Bridges

W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .3 MI W Pike Ave (I-5) · Structure no. 000000000019418

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 37th ST
CrossesShilcotts Bayou
Location.3 MI W Pike Ave (I-5)
RouteCity Street 64890
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78978, -92.28027
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2018)
Projected traffic281 by 2007
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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 37th ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W 37th ST over Shilcotts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.