US Bridges

W Gurley ST over Granite Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1/2 Blk W of Granite ST · Structure no. 09094

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,396
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Gurley ST over Granite Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying W Gurley ST over Granite Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,406 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Gurley ST
CrossesGranite Creek
Location1/2 Blk W of Granite ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54194, -112.47219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,396 (2022)
Projected traffic9,406 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Gurley ST over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is W Gurley ST over Granite Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W Gurley ST over Granite Creek carry?

About 9,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Gurley ST over Granite Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns W Gurley ST over Granite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.