Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek
GoodCochise County, Arizona · 1.9 MI S JCT Golf Links R · Structure no. 09984
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,982
- 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 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 12,982 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,992 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek carry?
About 12,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Buffalo Soldier TR over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.