US Bridges

Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.6 MI S JCT Purdy Lane · Structure no. 09537

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,993
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2037. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNaco-Don Luis HWY
CrossesGreenbush Draw
Location0.6 MI S JCT Purdy Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.34267, -109.93608
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 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 traffic1,993 (2016)
Projected traffic2,003 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Naco-Don Luis HWY over Greenbush Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.