US Bridges

US 191 over Cold Creek

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 0.4 MI N JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 20036

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Cold Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.95379, -109.22944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 191 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Cold 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 US 191 over Cold Creek carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.