State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek Polk CO
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Arkansas · 3.97 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002961
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek Polk CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Irons Fork Creek Polk CO built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek Polk CO carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek Polk CO?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 88 over Irons Fork Creek Polk CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.