US Bridges

Central HWY over Glance Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT Dbl Adobe RD · Structure no. 09661

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central HWY over Glance Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Central HWY over Glance Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral HWY
CrossesGlance Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT Dbl Adobe RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4604, -109.6981
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Central HWY over Glance Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central HWY over Glance 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 2023.

How much traffic does Central HWY over Glance Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central HWY over Glance Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Central HWY over Glance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.