US Bridges

W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 W Pike AVE.(I-5) · Structure no. 000000000019420

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. 41st Street
CrossesShilcotts Bayou
Location.1 W Pike AVE.(I-5)
RouteCity Street 64930
Coordinates34.79286, -92.2748
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic954 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 41st 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 W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. 41st Street over Shilcotts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.