US Bridges

Cornville Road over Desert Drainage

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.6 MI E JCT a 89 · Structure no. 09998

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,949
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornville Road over Desert Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Cornville Road over Desert Drainage in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,959 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCornville Road
CrossesDesert Drainage
Location0.6 MI E JCT a 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.72961, -111.96814
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,949 (2021)
Projected traffic16,959 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cornville Road over Desert Drainage built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornville Road over Desert Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cornville Road over Desert Drainage carry?

About 16,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cornville Road over Desert Drainage?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cornville Road over Desert Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.