US Bridges

West Gurley ST over Butte Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1 Block W of Grace Ave · Structure no. 09786

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,396
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Gurley ST over Butte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Gurley ST over Butte Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1924, 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,406 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Gurley ST
CrossesButte Creek
Location1 Block W of Grace Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54264, -112.48794
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,396 (2020)
Projected traffic9,406 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 West Gurley ST over Butte Creek built?

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

What condition is West Gurley ST over Butte 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Gurley ST over Butte Creek carry?

About 9,396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Gurley ST over Butte Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West Gurley ST over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.