US Bridges

FSR 808 over Ouachita River

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.37 Mi. NW of US HWY 270 · Structure no. 080905000015346

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 808 over Ouachita River is a concrete slab carrying FSR 808 over Ouachita River in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 808
CrossesOuachita River
Location1.37 Mi. NW of US HWY 270
RouteFederal Lands Road 808
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65645, -94.23562
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 808 over Ouachita River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 808 over Ouachita River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 808 over Ouachita River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FSR 808 over Ouachita River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 808 over Ouachita River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.