US Bridges

South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · .44 M SE US 167 · Structure no. 000000000019198

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Chaney Dr.
CrossesStilhouse Branch
Location.44 M SE US 167
RouteCity Street 10240
Coordinates35.7589, -91.63653
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2018)
Projected traffic809 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns South Chaney Dr. over Stilhouse Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.