US Bridges

Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek

Poor

Cochise County, Arizona · Bldg 14490 · Structure no. DAPTRAHUA000005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Allison & Winrow 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 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAllison & Winrow
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationBldg 14490
StateArizona
Coordinates31.54429, -110.3383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek built?

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

What condition is Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Allison & Winrow over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Army.