CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek
FairBaxter County, Arkansas · .64 Miles East of AR126N · Structure no. 000000000020797
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 718 Baxter over Lithia 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 718 Baxter over Lithia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.