US Bridges

SR 260 over Goat Camp Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 3.9 MI E of JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 06871

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,055
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Goat Camp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 260 over Goat Camp Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,065 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesGoat Camp Creek
Location3.9 MI E of JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 260
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2549, -111.259
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic9,055 (2022)
Projected traffic9,065 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Goat Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Goat Camp 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Goat Camp Creek carry?

About 9,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Goat Camp Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 260 over Goat Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.