US Bridges

US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 0.5 Miles East of JCT of · Structure no. 0000000000A5928

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,308
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 62/412 Baxter
CrossesDodd Creek
Location0.5 Miles East of JCT of
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.31513, -92.38963
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,308 (2018)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/412 Baxter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek carry?

About 5,308 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 62/412 Baxter over Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.