US Bridges

US 60 over Live Oak Gulch

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 3.4 MI W JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04144

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Live Oak Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Live Oak Gulch in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 10,128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,817 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesLive Oak Gulch
Location3.4 MI W JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,128 (2020)
Projected traffic12,817 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Live Oak Gulch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Live Oak Gulch 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Live Oak Gulch carry?

About 10,128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Live Oak Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 over Live Oak Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.