US Bridges

Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 0.7 MI N JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 10532

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld SR 260
CrossesChristopher Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT SR 260
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.31939, -111.01301
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Old SR 260 over Christopher 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 260 over Christopher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.