IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash
FairApache County, Arizona · 8.5 MI North of Lupton Az · Structure no. 00000000000N612
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 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.
It carries about 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash 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 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash carry?
About 2,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N12 over Black Creek Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.