US Bridges

State Highway 88 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 12.48MI E of US 71 JCT · Structure no. 000000000002690

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 88 over Robinson Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 88 over Robinson 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Highway 88
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location12.48MI E of US 71 JCT
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates34.58535, -93.99712
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 88 over Robinson Creek built?

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

What condition is State Highway 88 over Robinson 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 State Highway 88 over Robinson Creek carry?

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

How long is State Highway 88 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 88 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.