US Bridges

Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 10765

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek is a concrete frame carrying Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Lane
CrossesBig Bug Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.3439, -112.1633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic510 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 Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Lane over Big Bug 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Lane over Big Bug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.