US Bridges

Fdr 184 over Rye Creek

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 4.76 MI S/O SH87 · Structure no. 031206000003216

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 184 over Rye Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fdr 184 over Rye Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 184
CrossesRye Creek
Location4.76 MI S/O SH87
RouteFederal Lands Road 184
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.03922, -111.30042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 184 over Rye Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 184 over Rye 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 184 over Rye Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 184 over Rye Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 184 over Rye Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.