US Bridges

SH 126 Baxter over Ditch

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 4 MI S JCT US62-126 · Structure no. 0000000000M3281

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 126 Baxter over Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 126 Baxter over Ditch in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 126 Baxter
CrossesDitch
Location4 MI S JCT US62-126
RouteState Highway 126
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25261, -92.42604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2018)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 126 Baxter over Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 126 Baxter over Ditch 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 2025.

How much traffic does SH 126 Baxter over Ditch carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 126 Baxter over Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 126 Baxter over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.