US Bridges

Kirkland Road over Desert Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.3 MI NW JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 09465

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkland Road over Desert Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kirkland Road over Desert Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkland Road
CrossesDesert Wash
Location0.3 MI NW JCT SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.37289, -112.66767
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Road over Desert Wash built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkland Road over Desert 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 Road over Desert Wash carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kirkland Road over Desert Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkland Road over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.