US Bridges

SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 19.7 MI N JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 00246

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89; FAP 025
CrossesKirkland Creek
Location19.7 MI N JCT SR 71
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.3534, -112.6795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89; FAP 025 over Kirkland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.