FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Hereford Road

Carrying Hereford Road over Spring Creek

9.5 mi E Jct SR 92, Cochise, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Hereford Road

The Hereford Road bridge in Cochise, Arizona carries Hereford Road over Spring Creek. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Hereford Road compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Arizona bridges
215
Bridges in Cochise · 7 in Poor condition
Hereford Road 38.1 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
09213

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Hereford Road is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Hereford Road against other structures in Cochise and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Hereford Road?

Hereford Road in Cochise, Arizona on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Hereford Road inspected?

Hereford Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Hereford Road is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Hereford Road?

Hereford Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Hereford Road?

Hereford Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Hereford Road and does age affect safety?

Hereford Road was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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