US Bridges

Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000024273

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton Ferry Rd.
CrossesHightower Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31408, -92.53286
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic279 by 2030
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 Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Ferry Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Ferry Rd. over Hightower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.