US Bridges

Vistella Drive over Bell Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N Jacks Canyon RD · Structure no. 11532

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vistella Drive over Bell Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vistella Drive over Bell Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVistella Drive
CrossesBell Wash
Location0.2 MI N Jacks Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7812, -111.758
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic520 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 Vistella Drive over Bell Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vistella Drive over Bell Wash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vistella Drive over Bell Wash carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vistella Drive over Bell Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vistella Drive over Bell Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.