US Bridges

Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .04 Miw of Cp Robinson RD · Structure no. 000000000021854

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,503 by 2010. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmere Cr(so End)
CrossesShilcotts Bayou
Location.04 Miw of Cp Robinson RD
RouteCity Street 19580
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.80331, -92.26714
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2018)
Projected traffic8,503 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmere Cr(so End) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Farmere Cr(so End) over Shilcotts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.