US Bridges

Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.97 E Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000019833

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIllinois Chapel RD
CrossesHickory Branch - Wash CO
Location4.97 E Prairie Grove
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates35.97206, -94.2355
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic173 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO carry?

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

How long is Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Chapel RD over Hickory Branch - Wash CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.