US Bridges

Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.33 MI E of I-17 · Structure no. 11422

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,787
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek in Maricopa 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 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 10,787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,797 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDove Valley Road
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.33 MI E of I-17
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7838, -112.1267
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic10,787 (2020)
Projected traffic10,797 by 2040
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek built?

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

What condition is Dove Valley Road over Skunk 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek carry?

About 10,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dove Valley Road over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.