US Bridges

FSR 26 over Beaver Creek

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 4.7 MI W/O US 191 · Structure no. 030101000035769

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 26 over Beaver Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying FSR 26 over Beaver Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFSR 26
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.7 MI W/O US 191
RouteFederal Lands Road 26
StateArizona
Coordinates33.72027, -109.27553
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 26 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 26 over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 26 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FSR 26 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns FSR 26 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.