US Bridges

SR 75 over Apache Creek

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 6.7 MI S JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00983

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Apache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 75 over Apache Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSR 75
CrossesApache Creek
Location6.7 MI S JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 75
StateArizona
Coordinates32.86787, -109.18859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2022)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 75 over Apache Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over Apache 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Apache Creek carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Apache Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Apache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.