US Bridges

Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 61 · Structure no. 08480

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek is a concrete slab carrying Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConcho Creek RD
CrossesConcho Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4741, -109.6027
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concho Creek RD over Concho 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Concho Creek RD over Concho Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.