US Bridges

CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 2.45 Miles East of Whitev · Structure no. 000000000010585

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6 Baxter
CrossesLithia Creek
Location2.45 Miles East of Whitev
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.30765, -92.44954
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 Baxter over Lithia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.