US Bridges

SH 201 Baxter over Dodd Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI S JCT US 62 & 201 · Structure no. 000000000006657

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 201 Baxter over Dodd Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 201 Baxter over Dodd Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2028. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 201 Baxter
CrossesDodd Creek
Location0.25 MI S JCT US 62 & 201
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates36.31127, -92.39054
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dodd Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 201 Baxter over Dodd 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 May 2023.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 201 Baxter over Dodd Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 201 Baxter over Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.