US Bridges

SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 9.62 MI N of JCT SH 5N · Structure no. 000000000007397

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 201 N Baxter
CrossesEast Pigeon Creek
Location9.62 MI N of JCT SH 5N
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates36.46239, -92.36088
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 201 N Baxter over East Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.