US Bridges

SR 260 over Christopher Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 21.2 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01470

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
505 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Christopher Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 260 over Christopher Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,763 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,773 by 2042. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesChristopher Creek
Location21.2 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.31249, -111.02776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,763 (2022)
Projected traffic3,773 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 260 over Christopher Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Christopher Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Christopher Creek carry?

About 3,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Christopher Creek?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Christopher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.