US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Carbon County, Utah · 8 MI No of JCT With SR-6 · Structure no. 0D 669

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,375
2022 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location8 MI No of JCT With SR-6
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.80658, -110.77961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 2,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.