US Bridges

Heather Street over Drainage Channel

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 220 Ft SE JCT Locust Blvd · Structure no. 10699

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heather Street over Drainage Channel is a steel culvert carrying Heather Street over Drainage Channel in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHeather Street
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location220 Ft SE JCT Locust Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.16883, -114.54947
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2018)
Projected traffic970 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Heather Street over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heather Street 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 Heather Street over Drainage Channel carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heather Street over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Heather Street over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.