US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Coal Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · East Side of Wellington · Structure no. 0E2340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Coal Creek in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationEast Side of Wellington
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.54239, -110.70024
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,824 (2022)
Projected traffic11,789 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure3
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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Coal 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 Coal Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.