US Bridges

I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.4 MI East JCT SR 191 · Structure no. 05635

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 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 16,802 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,812 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10 & Sfr
CrossesGold Gulch
Location1.4 MI East JCT SR 191
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3484, -109.6032
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,802 (2021)
Projected traffic16,812 by 2041
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch carry?

About 16,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 10 & Sfr over Gold Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.