Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River
PoorPosted for loadApache County, Arizona · 1.5 MI E JCT US 180 · Structure no. 08777
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hooper Ranch RD over Little Colorado River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.