US Bridges

IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · In Village of Cibecue · Structure no. 00000000000H061

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route 12
CrossesCibecue Creek
LocationIn Village of Cibecue
RouteFederal Lands Road 12
StateArizona
Coordinates34.04475, -110.48569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route 12 over Cibecue Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.