US Bridges

CR 88A W. Estes over North Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 5.3 E of SH 161 · Structure no. 000000000004157

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88A W. Estes over North Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 88A W. Estes over North Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 88A W. Estes
CrossesNorth Bayou
Location5.3 E of SH 161
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60242, -92.03065
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 88A W. Estes over North Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 88A W. Estes over North 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 88A W. Estes over North Bayou carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 88A W. Estes over North Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 88A W. Estes over North Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.