CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek
FairPosted for loadBaxter County, Arkansas · .5 MI East of SH 201 Sout · Structure no. 000000000020795
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 706
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 38 Baxter over Dodd 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek carry?
About 706 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 38 Baxter over Dodd Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.