US Bridges

Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.2 MI S of SR 90 · Structure no. 09981

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,512
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,512 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,222 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Soldier TR
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location1.2 MI S of SR 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.56389, -110.31389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic8,512 (2024)
Projected traffic8,222 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek carry?

About 8,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.