US Bridges

State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek

Good

Polk County, Arkansas · 1.17 MI W Montgomery CO · Structure no. 000000000002687

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek in Polk 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Highway 88
CrossesBranch of S.Turner Creek
Location1.17 MI W Montgomery CO
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates34.58014, -93.951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek built?

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

What condition is State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek 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 State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 88 over Branch of S.Turner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.