US Bridges

CR 60 Baxter over Dry Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 1.3 W SH 126 S Mt Home · Structure no. 000000000020259

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 Baxter over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 60 Baxter over Dry Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60 Baxter
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.3 W SH 126 S Mt Home
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23867, -92.46418
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2018)
Projected traffic500 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 60 Baxter over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60 Baxter over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60 Baxter over Dry Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 60 Baxter over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60 Baxter over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.