US Bridges

Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .2 MI W JCT CR 88&SH79 · Structure no. 000000000004456

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOuachita CR88 Z-D
CrossesPalmer Bayou
Location.2 MI W JCT CR 88&SH79
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates33.65228, -92.76048
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2018)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR88 Z-D over Palmer Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.