US Bridges

CR 27 Baxter over Walker Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI East of SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000020801

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 Baxter over Walker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 27 Baxter over Walker 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.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27 Baxter
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1.6 MI East of SH 5
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37156, -92.40595
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 27 Baxter over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 Baxter over Walker 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 27 Baxter over Walker Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 Baxter over Walker Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 Baxter over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.