US Bridges

SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · .04 MI NW of Izard CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006037

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2028. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 Baxter
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location.04 MI NW of Izard CO LN
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.15765, -92.21474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 Baxter over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.