CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek
GoodBaxter County, Arkansas · 1.47 Miles North of JCT O · Structure no. 000000000022797
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 8 Baxter over Hightower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.