US Bridges

SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI E. of Oden · Structure no. 000000000002683

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,097 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 88
CrossesLittle Brushey Creek
Location0.25 MI E. of Oden
RouteState Highway 88
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61851, -93.76799
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,097 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88 over Little Brushey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88 over Little Brushey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.