CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek
FairBaxter County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile East of SH 5 Sou · Structure no. 000000000020849
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 53 Baxter over Fall 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 53 Baxter over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.