US Bridges

SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · .4 MI SW JCT SH 201&341 · Structure no. 000000000005432

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
845 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2028. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 341 Baxter
CrossesWhite River & Railroad
Location.4 MI SW JCT SH 201&341
RouteState Highway 341
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.2232, -92.3008
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2018)
Projected traffic1,412 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 341 Baxter over White River & Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.