US Bridges

SR 260 over Fool Hollow

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 1.1 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 06092

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,834
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Fool Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 260 over Fool Hollow in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 years old, older 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 13,834 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,844 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesFool Hollow
Location1.1 MI W JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 260
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2498, -110.0745
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2021
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 rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,834 (2020)
Projected traffic13,844 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Fool Hollow built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 260 over Fool Hollow 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Fool Hollow carry?

About 13,834 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Fool Hollow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 260 over Fool Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.