US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · 2.5 Mi. N. of SR-6 Jct. · Structure no. 0D 668

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,058
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek is a concrete frame carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.5 Mi. N. of SR-6 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.74676, -110.83362
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,058 (2021)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Willow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.