US Bridges

Brainard Road over Storm Drainage

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S of Hatfield ST · Structure no. DAPTRAHUA000009

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Brainard Road over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Brainard Road over Storm Drainage in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrainard Road
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location0.5 MI S of Hatfield ST
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.56638, -110.3175
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brainard Road over Storm Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brainard Road over Storm Drainage carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brainard Road over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Brainard Road over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.