US Bridges

West 19th Street over Coleman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .02 MI E S University · Structure no. 000000000019390

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 19th Street over Coleman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West 19th Street over Coleman Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 19th Street
CrossesColeman Creek
Location.02 MI E S University
RouteCity Street 6350
Coordinates34.735, -92.34116
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2018)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 19th Street over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 19th Street 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 West 19th Street over Coleman Creek carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 19th Street over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West 19th Street over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.