US Bridges

Hayhook RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 500 Ft N JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 20075

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayhook RD over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hayhook RD over Spring Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHayhook RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location500 Ft N JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.60483, -111.00821
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2042
Trucks27%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayhook RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayhook RD over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hayhook RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Hayhook RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hayhook RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.