US Bridges

Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · Btwn Andrews & Lw RD · Structure no. DAPTRAHUA000001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurt Road
CrossesHuachuca Canyon Creek
LocationBtwn Andrews & Lw RD
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.54746, -110.3743
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Burt Road over Huachuca Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Army.