US Bridges

CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 5.10 MI N SH 25 · Structure no. 000000000018711

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 88/INDEPEND. CO
CrossesDevils Fork
Location5.10 MI N SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88664, -91.41653
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 88/INDEPEND. CO over Devils Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.