US Bridges

Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run

FairPosted for load

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.85 MI North SH 249 · Structure no. 000000000021093

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers Chapel Rd.
CrossesFaras Run
Location1.85 MI North SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88884, -91.60294
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Chapel Rd. over Faras Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.