State Highway 88 over Polk Creek-Polk Co.
FairPolk County, Arkansas · 10.21 MI East US 71 JCT · Structure no. 000000000002746
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 88 over Polk Creek-Polk Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 88 over Polk 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 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 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 88 over Polk Creek-Polk Co. built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 88 over Polk 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 88 over Polk 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 Polk Creek-Polk Co.?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 88 over Polk Creek-Polk Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.