US Bridges

Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 2.67 MI North SH 249 · Structure no. 000000000021095

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 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 609
CrossesWattensaw Relief
Location2.67 MI North SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8961, -91.60284
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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 traffic37 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 609 over Wattensaw Relief built?

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

What condition is Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief carry?

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

How long is Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Chapel 609 over Wattensaw Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.