CR 73 Baxter over Cataract Creek
FairBaxter County, Arkansas · .75 Miles West of the Sto · Structure no. 000000000019949
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 73 Baxter over Cataract Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 Baxter over Cataract 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 73 Baxter over Cataract Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 73 Baxter over Cataract 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 73 Baxter over Cataract Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 73 Baxter over Cataract Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 73 Baxter over Cataract Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.