US Bridges

Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.75 MI S Sarah Jane LN · Structure no. 10773

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek is a steel culvert carrying Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOrchard Ct
CrossesLynx Creek
Location0.75 MI S Sarah Jane LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.56403, -112.25933
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic130 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 Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Ct over Lynx 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Ct over Lynx Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.