US Bridges

Grove Ave over Butte Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · NW of Grove-Lincoln · Structure no. 09092

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,372
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Ave over Butte Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Grove Ave over Butte Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 101 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 19,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,382 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrove Ave
CrossesButte Creek
LocationNW of Grove-Lincoln
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54667, -112.47667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,372 (2017)
Projected traffic19,382 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grove Ave over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Grove Ave 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 Grove Ave over Butte Creek carry?

About 19,372 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grove Ave over Butte Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Ave over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.