US Bridges

Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek

Good

Carbon County, Utah · 2 Miles N. of Wellington · Structure no. 007043C

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCoal Creek Road
CrossesCoal Creek
Location2 Miles N. of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 1320
StateUtah
Coordinates39.56787, -110.7446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Creek Road over Coal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Creek Road over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.