US Bridges

CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI North of Norfork · Structure no. 000000000019951

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 63 Baxter
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2.5 MI North of Norfork
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates36.22441, -92.25205
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 63 Baxter over Otter 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 63 Baxter over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.