SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek
GoodBaxter County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI S JCT SH178-SH126 · Structure no. 000000000002159
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 126 Baxter over High Tower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.