State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County
PoorPolk County, Arkansas · 6.51 MI E of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002702
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 88 over Gap Creek-Polk County?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.