US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.9 KM NW HWY 89A · Structure no. 0000H68601B0236

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 105
CrossesBitter Creek
Location0.9 KM NW HWY 89A
RouteFederal Lands Road 105
StateArizona
Coordinates34.76894, -112.06936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 105 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.