SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412
GoodBaxter County, Arkansas · 1.55 MI E of JCT US 62 B · Structure no. 000000000005930
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412 in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,915 by 2028. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412 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 2021.
How much traffic does SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412 carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 5 Baxter over US 62/412?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.