US Bridges

County Road over Faust Valley Wash

Fair

Box Elder County, Utah · No. Side of Thiokol Plant · Structure no. 003010V

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Faust Valley Wash is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Faust Valley Wash in Box Elder County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesFaust Valley Wash
LocationNo. Side of Thiokol Plant
RouteCounty Highway 1068
CountyBox Elder County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.71968, -112.42212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2010)
Projected traffic995 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Faust Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Faust Valley Wash 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Faust Valley Wash carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Faust Valley Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns County Road over Faust Valley Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.