US Bridges

SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 10.6 MI S JCT I 40 · Structure no. 06828

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,365
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

CarriesSR 89 FAP 025
CrossesLittle Hell Canyon
Location10.6 MI S JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 89
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0814, -112.4053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,365 (2020)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon carry?

About 3,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns SR 89 FAP 025 over Little Hell Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.