US Bridges

SR 266 over Pitchfork Creek

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 18.7 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00701

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 266 over Pitchfork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 266 over Pitchfork Creek in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 266
CrossesPitchfork Creek
Location18.7 MI W JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 266
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.5838, -109.9597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic237 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 266 over Pitchfork Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 266 over Pitchfork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 266 over Pitchfork Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 266 over Pitchfork Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 266 over Pitchfork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.