SH 201 Baxter over Big Creek
GoodBaxter County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI S JCT SH 5 & 201 · Structure no. 000000000006897
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 201 Baxter over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 201 Baxter over Big 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2028. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 201 Baxter over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 201 Baxter over Big 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does SH 201 Baxter over Big Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 201 Baxter over Big Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 201 Baxter over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.