US Bridges

Markham ST over Coleman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Markham & Tyler ST · Structure no. 000000000019371

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markham ST over Coleman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Markham ST over Coleman Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarkham ST
CrossesColeman Creek
LocationMarkham & Tyler ST
RouteCity Street 36130
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75206, -92.33366
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2018)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$624,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Markham ST over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Markham ST over Coleman Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Markham ST over Coleman Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Markham ST over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Markham ST over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.