FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 62/412 Baxter

Carrying US 62/412 Baxter over BIG CREEK

.6 M NE OF SH 126, Baxter, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 62/412 Baxter

The US 62/412 Baxter bridge in Baxter, Arkansas carries US 62/412 Baxter over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 62/412 Baxter compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Arkansas bridges
36
Bridges in Baxter
US 62/412 Baxter 16.3 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M1115

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 62/412 Baxter is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 62/412 Baxter against other structures in Baxter and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 62/412 Baxter?

US 62/412 Baxter in Baxter, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 62/412 Baxter inspected?

US 62/412 Baxter's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 62/412 Baxter is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 62/412 Baxter?

US 62/412 Baxter has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 62/412 Baxter?

US 62/412 Baxter is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 62/412 Baxter and does age affect safety?

US 62/412 Baxter was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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