US Bridges

Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N JCT Valencia RD · Structure no. 10279

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcculloch Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI N JCT Valencia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1421, -110.8457
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcculloch Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.