US Bridges

CR 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · .1 MI South of CR 124 · Structure no. 000000000022941

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 73 Baxter
CrossesSneeds Creek
Location.1 MI South of CR 124
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13931, -92.25231
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 Baxter over Sneeds 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 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73 Baxter over Sneeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.