US Bridges

SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.66 MI S US79B-ALTHEMIER · Structure no. 0000000000M3621

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 88-09 Lm 3.66
CrossesFive Forks Lake/Bayou
Location3.66 MI S US79B-ALTHEMIER
RouteState Highway 88
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.28332, -91.81842
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic329 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88-09 Lm 3.66 over Five Forks Lake/Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.