US Bridges

I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou

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Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI SE of I-430 · Structure no. 0000000000B6906

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,662 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB Log 151.02
CrossesShilcotts Bayou
Location3.8 MI SE of I-430
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78969, -92.29582
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2018)
Projected traffic46,662 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB Log 151.02 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB Log 151.02 over Shilcotts Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.