US Bridges

Hereford Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 9.5 MI E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 09213

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hereford Road over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hereford Road over Spring Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHereford Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location9.5 MI E JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4283, -110.09623
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hereford Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hereford Road over Spring 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 Hereford Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hereford Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hereford Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.