US Bridges

W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.1 M E University Ave. · Structure no. 000000000019385

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,373
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 16,373 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 12th ST
CrossesColeman Creek
Location0.1 M E University Ave.
RouteCity Street 64640
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74131, -92.33806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,373 (2018)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2038
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$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is W. 12th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek carry?

About 16,373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W. 12th ST over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.