US Bridges

US 191 over Graveyard Wash

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 1.4 MI S JCT US 70 · Structure no. 05181

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Graveyard Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 191 over Graveyard Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,018 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,028 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesGraveyard Wash
Location1.4 MI S JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateArizona
Coordinates32.81384, -109.70764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,018 (2022)
Projected traffic8,028 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 191 over Graveyard Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Graveyard 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Graveyard Wash carry?

About 8,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Graveyard Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Graveyard Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.