US Bridges

Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · S of Ocotillo DR · Structure no. 10706

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash is a steel culvert carrying Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCordes Lakes DR
CrossesUnnamed Wash
LocationS of Ocotillo DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.37494, -111.99436
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Cordes Lakes DR over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.