US Bridges

SR 181 over Pinery Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.1 MI E JCT SR 186 · Structure no. 00645

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 181 over Pinery Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 181 over Pinery Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 181
CrossesPinery Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT SR 186
RouteState Highway 181
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0068, -109.4216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic211 by 2041
Trucks17%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 181 over Pinery Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 181 over Pinery 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 181 over Pinery Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 181 over Pinery Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 181 over Pinery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.