US Bridges

Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI North SH 302 · Structure no. 000000000023703

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run is a steel culvert carrying Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRogers Chapel Road
CrossesBranch of Faras Run
Location1.9 MI North SH 302
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88764, -91.60294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
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 Road over Branch of Faras Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run carry?

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

How long is Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Chapel Road over Branch of Faras Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.