US Bridges

Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.5 MI N JCT SR 96 · Structure no. 07991

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKrklnd-Hillside RD
CrossesKirkland Creek
Location3.5 MI N JCT SR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4732, -112.8898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic502 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Krklnd-Hillside RD over Kirkland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.