US Bridges

Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 2.4 MI E JCT Ft Grant RD · Structure no. 10002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAsh Creek Road
CrossesBar X Wash
Location2.4 MI E JCT Ft Grant RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.47095, -109.936
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ash Creek Road over Bar X Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.