US Bridges

Butler Avenue over Drain Channel

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 250 Ft East South 4th ST · Structure no. 09874

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,275
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Avenue over Drain Channel is a steel culvert carrying Butler Avenue over Drain Channel in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,285 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesButler Avenue
CrossesDrain Channel
Location250 Ft East South 4th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1944, -111.6065
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,275 (2016)
Projected traffic8,285 by 2036
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Butler Avenue over Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Avenue over Drain Channel 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Butler Avenue over Drain Channel carry?

About 8,275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butler Avenue over Drain Channel?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Butler Avenue over Drain Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.