US Bridges

CR 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 3 MI East of Midway · Structure no. 000000000019954

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 39 Baxter
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location3 MI East of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates36.39822, -92.4043
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon 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 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 39 Baxter over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.