US Bridges

SH 5 Baxter over Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 3.46 M N of Izard CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000M0154

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Baxter over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5 Baxter over Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 Baxter
CrossesCreek
Location3.46 M N of Izard CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19478, -92.24779
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 5 Baxter over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Baxter over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5 Baxter over Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Baxter over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 5 Baxter over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.