US Bridges

Town & Country DR over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S Golf Links RD · Structure no. 09628

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town & Country DR over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Town & Country DR over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTown & Country DR
CrossesWash
Location0.5 MI S Golf Links RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.53611, -110.28333
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2024)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Town & Country DR over Wash built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town & Country DR over Wash 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 Town & Country DR over Wash carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Town & Country DR over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Town & Country DR over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.