US Bridges

SR 260 over Desert Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 8.5 MI E of JCT I 17 · Structure no. 06858

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Desert Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR 260 over Desert Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,611 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesDesert Wash
Location8.5 MI E of JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5296, -111.784
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2021)
Projected traffic2,611 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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 2,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Desert Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 260 over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.