US Bridges

Illinois Chapel RD over Illinois River-Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI East Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000019970

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Chapel RD over Illinois River-Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinois Chapel RD over Illinois River-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 170 by 2007. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois Chapel RD
CrossesIllinois River-Wash. Co.
Location3.0 MI East Prairie Grove
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97856, -94.26418
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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 Illinois River-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois Chapel RD over Illinois River-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 August 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Chapel RD over Illinois River-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.