US Bridges

Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 11036

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
71 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,294
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain is a steel culvert carrying Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,304 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKiowa Ave
CrossesKiowa Drain
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5014, -114.3564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,294 (2016)
Projected traffic4,304 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain carry?

About 4,294 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Kiowa Ave over Kiowa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.