US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 0.5 Mi.W.Dragerton Jct. · Structure no. 0C 311

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,172
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 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 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 8,172 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,806 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesGrassy Trail Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W.Dragerton Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateUtah
Coordinates39.52682, -110.57551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,172 (2017)
Projected traffic9,806 by 2037
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek carry?

About 8,172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Grassy Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.