US Bridges

SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · W 32nd ST Ualr · Structure no. 0000000000M3326

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
909
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2024. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 873 32nd ST
CrossesColeman Creek
LocationW 32nd ST Ualr
RouteState Highway 873
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72295, -92.33756
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2004)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2024
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 873 32nd 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 SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 873 32nd ST over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.