US Bridges

US 160 over Walker Creek

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00748

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 over Walker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 over Walker Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,688 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160
CrossesWalker Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT US 191
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.92406, -109.60605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2022)
Projected traffic3,688 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 over Walker Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 over Walker Creek carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 160 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.