US Bridges

Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek

FairPosted for load

Yavapai County, Arizona · 7.3 MI S JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 08249

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAntelope Creek RD
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location7.3 MI S JCT SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.3029, -112.1667
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek 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 Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Antelope Creek RD over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.