US Bridges

CR 27 Baxter over Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 1 Mile North East of Midw · Structure no. 000000000022697

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 Baxter over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 27 Baxter over Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 27 Baxter
CrossesCreek
Location1 Mile North East of Midw
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates36.39955, -92.43388
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 Baxter over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 Baxter over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 27 Baxter over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.