US Bridges

Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.3 MI W of JCT SR 179 · Structure no. 10727

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash is a steel culvert carrying Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVerde Vly Sch RD
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location3.3 MI W of JCT SR 179
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.80486, -111.79889
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verde Vly Sch RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Verde Vly Sch RD over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.