US Bridges

Walker Road over Lynx Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 8.7 MI S JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 08666

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Lynx Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Walker Road over Lynx Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Road
CrossesLynx Creek
Location8.7 MI S JCT SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.45197, -112.38767
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Walker Road over Lynx Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Lynx 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 Walker Road over Lynx Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Walker Road over Lynx Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Lynx Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.