US Bridges

Hancock Ave over Cataract Creek

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · JCT Fifth ST & Hancock Av · Structure no. 08679

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Ave over Cataract Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hancock Ave 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Ave
CrossesCataract Creek
LocationJCT Fifth ST & Hancock Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2456, -112.1902
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic460 by 2041
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 Hancock Ave over Cataract Creek built?

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

What condition is Hancock Ave 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Hancock Ave over Cataract Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Ave over Cataract Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Ave over Cataract Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.