CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek
GoodBaxter County, Arkansas · .65 Miles South of the Jc · Structure no. 000000000004575
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 465
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 396 Baxter over Panther 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek carry?
About 465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 396 Baxter over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.