US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · In Wellington · Structure no. 0C 339

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 9,824 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,789 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesFlood Wash
LocationIn Wellington
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.54256, -110.73097
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,824 (2022)
Projected traffic11,789 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

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

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash carry?

About 9,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Flood Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.