US Bridges

SR 77 over Show Low Creek

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 6.9 MI S JCT SR277 · Structure no. 06894

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,885
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Show Low Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 77 over Show Low Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesSR 77
CrossesShow Low Creek
Location6.9 MI S JCT SR277
RouteState Highway 77
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4185, -110.0851
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,885 (2020)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Show Low Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over Show Low Creek 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 77 over Show Low Creek carry?

About 6,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Show Low Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Show Low Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.