US Bridges

Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · Miller Vly @ Brannen Ave · Structure no. 09093

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,377
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 101 years old, older 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 12,377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,387 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiller Vly RD
CrossesMiller Creek
LocationMiller Vly @ Brannen Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.55167, -112.48
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,377 (2019)
Projected traffic12,387 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Miller Vly RD 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 Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek carry?

About 12,377 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Vly RD over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.