US Bridges

Date Creek RD over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 5.2 MI NW of JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 08230

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Date Creek RD over Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Date Creek RD over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesDate Creek RD
CrossesWash
Location5.2 MI NW of JCT SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2364, -112.85968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Date Creek RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Date Creek RD over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Date Creek RD over Wash carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Date Creek RD over Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Date Creek RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.