US Bridges

Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 2.65 M N JCT SH 249 · Structure no. 000000000023358

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou is a steel other carrying Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoger Chapel RD
CrossesWattensaw Bayou
Location2.65 M N JCT SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.89578, -91.60283
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 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 Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Roger Chapel RD over Wattensaw Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.