US 70 Coleman
Carrying US 70 Coleman over COLEMAN CREEK
.3 MI E OF SH 5, Pulaski, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 70 Coleman
The US 70 Coleman bridge in Pulaski, Arkansas carries US 70 Coleman over COLEMAN CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,625 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 70 Coleman compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.4 m (87 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,625 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000M1324
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 70 Coleman is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 70 Coleman against other structures in Pulaski and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 70 Coleman?
US 70 Coleman in Pulaski, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 70 Coleman inspected?
US 70 Coleman's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,625 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 70 Coleman is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 70 Coleman?
US 70 Coleman has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 70 Coleman?
US 70 Coleman is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 70 Coleman and does age affect safety?
US 70 Coleman was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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