US Bridges

State Highway 88 over Briar Creek Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI E of US 71 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M1601

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 88 over Briar Creek Polk Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 88 over Briar 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 88
CrossesBriar Creek Polk Co.
Location0.9 MI E of US 71 JCT
RouteState Highway 88
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58553, -94.1925
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 88 over Briar 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 January 2025.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns State Highway 88 over Briar Creek Polk Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.