US Bridges

Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 1.0 MI E JCT US 180 · Structure no. 08778

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River is a steel culvert carrying Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSprgvile Gen Pl RD
CrossesLittle Colorado River
Location1.0 MI E JCT US 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.28694, -109.35225
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns Sprgvile Gen Pl RD over Little Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.