US Bridges

Plaza Drive over Butte Creek

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 1 Blk E of Thumb Butte RD · Structure no. 08703

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Drive over Butte Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plaza Drive over Butte Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlaza Drive
CrossesButte Creek
Location1 Blk E of Thumb Butte RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54167, -112.49333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Plaza Drive over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plaza Drive over Butte 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Plaza Drive over Butte Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Drive over Butte Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza Drive over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.