US Bridges

Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 29.5KM NW of Peach Spring · Structure no. 0000H68606B0232

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBuck and Doe Road
CrossesWest Water Canyon Wash
Location29.5KM NW of Peach Spring
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateArizona
Coordinates35.612, -113.73439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buck and Doe Road over West Water Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.