US Bridges

Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.13 MI S of Jct. of 178 · Structure no. 000000000024044

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBucher St. Mtnhome
CrossesDodd Creek
Location0.13 MI S of Jct. of 178
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33323, -92.39619
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bucher St. Mtnhome over Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.