CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek
FairBaxter County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI W of JCT SH 201 · Structure no. 000000000018881
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 55 Baxter over Big 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek carry?
About 2,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns CR 55 Baxter over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.