US Bridges

SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · .67 Miles North of JCT US · Structure no. 000000000006325

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 126 Baxter
CrossesLithia Creek
Location.67 Miles North of JCT US
RouteState Highway 126
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.29662, -92.48254
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,981 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 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 126 Baxter over Lithia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.