US Bridges

SH 341 Baxter over Morton Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI W of SH 5 South · Structure no. 000000000006895

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 341 Baxter over Morton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 341 Baxter over Morton Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2028. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 341 Baxter
CrossesMorton Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SH 5 South
RouteState Highway 341
Coordinates36.22328, -92.28559
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,311 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 341 Baxter over Morton Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 341 Baxter over Morton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 341 Baxter over Morton Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 341 Baxter over Morton Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 341 Baxter over Morton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.