US Bridges

Fair Street over Miller Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 50 Ft W of Valley Street · Structure no. 08993

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,553
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Street over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fair Street over Miller Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFair Street
CrossesMiller Creek
Location50 Ft W of Valley Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.55333, -112.48333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,553 (2019)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fair Street over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Street over Miller 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fair Street over Miller Creek carry?

About 7,553 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fair Street over Miller Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Street over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.