US Bridges

SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.02 MI W JCT Saline Co. · Structure no. 000000000005619

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 88-5 Log 0.66
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.02 MI W JCT Saline Co.
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates34.54503, -92.80716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88-5 Log 0.66 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.