US Bridges

Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 11.0 MI N JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 08107

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw is a concrete arch - deck carrying Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLeslie Canyon RD
CrossesMud Springs Draw
Location11.0 MI N JCT SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.51988, -109.54478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Leslie Canyon RD over Mud Springs Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.