US Bridges

CR 63 Baxter over Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile North of Norfork · Structure no. 000000000023506

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 Baxter over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 63 Baxter over Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 63 Baxter
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 Mile North of Norfork
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates36.21633, -92.27379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 63 Baxter over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 63 Baxter over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 63 Baxter over Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 63 Baxter over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 63 Baxter over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.