US Bridges

Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT Bullhead Pky · Structure no. 10697

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLaughlin View DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.1 MI E JCT Bullhead Pky
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.16503, -114.54953
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Laughlin View DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.