US Bridges

Fifth Street over Cataract Creek

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S of JCT US 66 · Structure no. 08677

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over Cataract Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fifth Street over Cataract Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Street
CrossesCataract Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT US 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2449, -112.18952
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over Cataract Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Street over Cataract 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Street over Cataract Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over Cataract Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over Cataract Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.