US Bridges

US 191 over Drainage Channel

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 5.5 MI S JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 07097

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,989
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Drainage Channel in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,989 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,999 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location5.5 MI S JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8828, -109.2798
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,989 (2020)
Projected traffic3,999 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Drainage Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 191 over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 191 over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.