US Bridges

Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.4 MI W of SR 89 · Structure no. 10764

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHays Ranch RD
CrossesModel Creek
Location1.4 MI W of SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.27614, -112.74928
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hays Ranch RD over Model 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hays Ranch RD over Model Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.