State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO
PoorPolk County, Arkansas · 3.26 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002960
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ouachita River - Polk CO built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 88 over Ouachita River - Polk CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.