US Bridges

SR 188 over Park Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 14.1 MI S JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 06684

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Park Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 188 over Park Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,908 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesPark Creek
Location14.1 MI S JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 188
StateArizona
Coordinates33.86613, -111.31477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,908 (2022)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 188 over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Park 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Park Creek carry?

About 1,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Park Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 188 over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.