US Bridges

Cherry Creek RD over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 7.3 MI N of JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 10767

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Creek RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cherry Creek RD over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Creek RD
CrossesWash
Location7.3 MI N of JCT SR 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.58542, -112.02953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Creek RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Creek RD over Wash 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 Cherry Creek RD over Wash carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Creek RD over Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Creek RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.