US Bridges

US 191 over Carrizo Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 8.2 MI N JCT US 180 · Structure no. 06632

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Carrizo Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Carrizo Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesCarrizo Wash
Location8.2 MI N JCT US 180
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates34.61479, -109.31849
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 191 over Carrizo Wash built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Carrizo Wash 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 191 over Carrizo Wash carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Carrizo Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 191 over Carrizo Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.