SR 260 over Christopher Creek
GoodGila County, Arizona · 21.2 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 01471
- 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
- 3,703
- 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,713 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 3,703 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.