US Bridges

Schnepf Road over Queen Creek

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.0 MI N JCT Combs RD · Structure no. 10997

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,786
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schnepf Road over Queen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Schnepf Road over Queen Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,786 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSchnepf Road
CrossesQueen Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT Combs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 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 traffic4,786 (2020)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Schnepf Road over Queen Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schnepf Road over Queen 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Schnepf Road over Queen Creek carry?

About 4,786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Schnepf Road over Queen Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Schnepf Road over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.