US Bridges

CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · .2 Miles South of CR 124 · Structure no. 000000000019956

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 73 Baxter
CrossesBranch of Sneeds CR
Location.2 Miles South of CR 124
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13817, -92.25199
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR 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 Branch of Sneeds CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73 Baxter over Branch of Sneeds CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.