US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek
FairBaxter County, Arkansas · .25MI W JCT SH5 & US62B · Structure no. 000000000001835
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 62B Baxter over Dodd Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.