IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek
PoorApache County, Arizona · 5.5MI SE Wheatfields Lake · Structure no. 00000000000N503
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,543
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,828 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek carry?
About 1,543 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N12 over Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.