CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River
GoodBaxter County, Arkansas · 2.98 MI N JCT 46 & US 62 · Structure no. 000000000004859
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2022. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.