US Bridges

Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 100 Ft N JCT Willow Lk RD · Structure no. 10179

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,838
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 27,838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,848 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Creek Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location100 Ft N JCT Willow Lk RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.59954, -112.45661
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,838 (2019)
Projected traffic27,848 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek Road over Willow 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 Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 27,838 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.