W 42 Street over Shilcotts Bayou
GoodPulaski County, Arkansas · .3 E of N Pike (I-5) · Structure no. 000000000019421
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 42 Street over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W 42 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 W 42 Street over Shilcotts Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 42 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 42 Street over Shilcotts Bayou carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W 42 Street over Shilcotts Bayou?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W 42 Street over Shilcotts Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.