US Bridges

CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 7.25 MI N of 62 E · Structure no. 000000000023811

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46 Baxter
CrossesBennetts Bayou
Location7.25 MI N of 62 E
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.46408, -92.19259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 Baxter over Bennetts Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.