US Bridges

Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 6.6 MI W JCT SR 180A · Structure no. 09738

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw is a steel culvert carrying Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSnowflake-Concho R
CrossesMail Station Draw
Location6.6 MI W JCT SR 180A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.51951, -109.71454
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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw built?

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

What condition is Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw 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 Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Snowflake-Concho R over Mail Station Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.