US Bridges

State Highway 88 over Cedar Creek Polk County

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 6.24 MI E JCT of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002703

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
162 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 88 over Cedar Creek Polk County is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 88 over Cedar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 88
CrossesCedar Creek Polk County
Location6.24 MI E JCT of US 71
RouteState Highway 88
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58375, -94.10289
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 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 traffic2,250 (2018)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 State Highway 88 over Cedar Creek Polk County built?

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

What condition is State Highway 88 over Cedar Creek Polk County 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 88 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek Polk County?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 88 over Cedar Creek Polk County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.