US Bridges

Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek

Good

Daggett County, Utah · .1 MI W JCT U-44 · Structure no. 040101000001026

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek in Daggett County, Utah. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2010. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSheep CR Geo Loop
CrossesSheep Creek
Location.1 MI W JCT U-44
RouteFederal Lands Road 10218
StateUtah
Coordinates40.92894, -109.72276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2010
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.