US Bridges

SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 5.19 Miles North of the J · Structure no. 000000000005745

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,109 by 2028. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 201 Baxter
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location5.19 Miles North of the J
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates36.40451, -92.35737
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,109 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 201 Baxter over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.