US Bridges

Brainard Road over Soldier Creek

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.8 MI NW of Winrow RD · Structure no. DAPTRAHUA000007

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Brainard Road over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brainard Road over Soldier Creek in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrainard Road
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of Winrow RD
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5533, -110.3115
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,001 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brainard Road over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brainard Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brainard Road over Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brainard Road over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brainard Road over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Army.