US Bridges

Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.52 Mi. E of Jct. US 62 · Structure no. 000000000023912

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,308
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,308 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIllinois Chapel RD
CrossesBiscuit Branch
Location0.52 Mi. E of Jct. US 62
RouteCity Street 44040
Coordinates35.97882, -94.2894
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2018)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Biscuit Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Chapel RD over Biscuit Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.