US Bridges

West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 9 MI E/O Az 181 · Structure no. 030501000003255

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Turkey Creek
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location9 MI E/O Az 181
RouteFederal Lands Road 41
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.86632, -109.34781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Turkey Creek over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns West Turkey Creek over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.