US Bridges

CR 3 Baxter over Dry Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · .5 MI West SH 126 · Structure no. 000000000020600

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 Baxter over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3 Baxter over Dry Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 3 Baxter
CrossesDry Creek
Location.5 MI West SH 126
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates36.26369, -92.43249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3 Baxter over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 Baxter over Dry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 3 Baxter over Dry Creek carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 Baxter over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 3 Baxter over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.