East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou
FairPulaski County, Arkansas · 300 E Camp Robinson · Structure no. 000000000020602
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,031
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2008. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 56th Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou carry?
About 1,031 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns East 56th Street over Shilcotts Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.