US Bridges

US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · .73 MI NE JCT 62B & 201 · Structure no. 0000000000X0644

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 62B Baxter
CrossesHicks Creek
Location.73 MI NE JCT 62B & 201
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.34719, -92.37545
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62B Baxter over Hicks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 62B Baxter over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.