US Bridges

Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenlee County, Arizona · 200' S JCT US 191 · Structure no. 09636

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChase Creek RD
CrossesChase Creek
Location200' S JCT US 191
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0556, -109.3146
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2022)
Projected traffic213 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Creek RD over Chase 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 Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Creek RD over Chase Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.