Douglas Road over Mule Gulch
PoorPosted for loadCochise County, Arizona · 100 Ft E JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 09629
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Road over Mule Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Douglas Road over Mule Gulch in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 105 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,010 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Road over Mule Gulch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is Douglas Road over Mule Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Douglas Road over Mule Gulch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Douglas Road over Mule Gulch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Road over Mule Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.