US Bridges

SH 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek

Fair

Baxter County, Arkansas · 3 MI NW of JCT of SH 341 · Structure no. 0000000000X1092

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 201 Baxter
CrossesVickory Creek
Location3 MI NW of JCT of SH 341
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates36.24465, -92.341
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 201 Baxter over Vickory 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SH 201 Baxter over Vickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.