US Bridges

Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Mdlark LN · Structure no. 10734

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw is a steel culvert carrying Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArroya Vista DR
CrossesChristina Draw
Location0.1 MI N JCT Mdlark LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.70189, -112.01228
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic330 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 Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw built?

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

What condition is Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Arroya Vista DR over Christina Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.