US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Utah · East End of Wellington · Structure no. 0E2341

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,172
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Soldier Creek in Carbon County, Utah. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,806 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationEast End of Wellington
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCarbon County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.54241, -110.68721
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,172 (2017)
Projected traffic9,806 by 2037
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 Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.