US Bridges

CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.45 MI W of SH 126N · Structure no. 000000000010587

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 9 Baxter
CrossesMonkey Run Creek
Location0.45 MI W of SH 126N
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates36.34556, -92.4799
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 Baxter over Monkey Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.