Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek
GoodPima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E Copper Creek DR · Structure no. 09936
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smokethorn Drive over Copper 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns Smokethorn Drive over Copper Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.