US Bridges

State Highway 88 over Loftis Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 8 MI E US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002744

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 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 Loftis Creek Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 88 over Loftis Creek Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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
CrossesLoftis Creek Polk Co.
Location8 MI E US 71
RouteState Highway 88
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58166, -94.07333
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 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 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$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 88 over Loftis Creek Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 88 over Loftis Creek Polk Co. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 88 over Loftis Creek Polk Co. carry?

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

How long is State Highway 88 over Loftis Creek Polk Co.?

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 Loftis Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.