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Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 6.6 MI E JCT CR 96 · Structure no. 09458

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkland-Hillside
CrossesDry Wash
Location6.6 MI E JCT CR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.47519, -112.83822
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kirkland-Hillside over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.