US Bridges

Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 1.9 MI NW JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 11178

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,855
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash is a steel culvert carrying Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,855 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,865 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBullhead Parkway
CrossesFox Wash
Location1.9 MI NW JCT SR 95
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.07061, -114.56183
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,855 (2022)
Projected traffic10,865 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash 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 Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash carry?

About 10,855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bullhead Parkway over Fox Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.