US Bridges

W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · W 36th ST @ Potter ST · Structure no. 000000000019627

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,814
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 50 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 17,814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 36th ST
CrossesBarrow Ditch
LocationW 36th ST @ Potter ST
RouteCity Street 64880
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7205, -92.36478
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,814 (2018)
Projected traffic14,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch carry?

About 17,814 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns W 36th ST over Barrow Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.