US Bridges

SR 260 over Desert Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 5.1 MI East of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 06857

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Desert Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 260 over Desert Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 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 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,843 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesDesert Wash
Location5.1 MI East of JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5479, -111.8363
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,833 (2021)
Projected traffic6,843 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Desert Wash built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 260 over Desert Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Desert Wash carry?

About 6,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Desert Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 260 over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.