US Bridges

Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 5.2 MI SW Littlefield Ti · Structure no. 08663

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld HWY 91
CrossesCoon Creek
Location5.2 MI SW Littlefield Ti
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates36.8368, -113.988
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 91 over Coon 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 Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek?

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

Who owns Old HWY 91 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.