US Bridges

Country Club Circ over Butte Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1 Blk E of Thumb Butte RD · Structure no. 08704

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Circ over Butte Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Country Club Circ over Butte Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCountry Club Circ
CrossesButte Creek
Location1 Blk E of Thumb Butte RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54, -112.495
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Country Club Circ over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Circ 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 Country Club Circ over Butte Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Country Club Circ over Butte Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Circ over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.