US Bridges

SR 260 over Cherry Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.7 MI N JCT I-17 · Structure no. 00966

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,709
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 260 over Cherry Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,709 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,719 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesCherry Creek
Location3.7 MI N JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6198, -111.9211
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,709 (2022)
Projected traffic6,719 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Cherry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 6,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.