US Bridges

Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.14 MI E Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000018326

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois Chapel RD
CrossesAlexander Creek-Wash Co.
Location2.14 MI E Prairie Grove
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97831, -94.2765
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co. carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Chapel RD over Alexander Creek-Wash Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.