US Bridges

US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .3 MI E of SH 5 · Structure no. 0000000000M1324

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,625
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 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 25,625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,997 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 70 Coleman
CrossesColeman Creek
Location.3 MI E of SH 5
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.71855, -92.33649
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,625 (2018)
Projected traffic34,997 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 70 Coleman 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek carry?

About 25,625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Coleman over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.