US Bridges

County Road over Newton Creek

Fair

Cache County, Utah · 1.5 Miles Se. of Newton · Structure no. 005037D

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Newton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Newton Creek in Cache County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 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 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 612 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesNewton Creek
Location1.5 Miles Se. of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCache County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.85167, -111.97528
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2010)
Projected traffic612 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Newton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Newton Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Newton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.