US Bridges

SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek

Good

Baxter County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI SE of SH 5 Jct. · Structure no. 0000000000X1563

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 177 Baxter
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of SH 5 Jct.
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates36.24917, -92.24195
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 177 Baxter over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.