US Bridges

Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek

Good

Daggett County, Utah · 1.1 MI W JCT U-44 · Structure no. 040101000001027

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1992 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 1976, so it is 49 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2010. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSheep CR Geo Loop
CrossesSheep Creek
Location1.1 MI W JCT U-44
RouteFederal Lands Road 10218
StateUtah
Coordinates40.93407, -109.74024
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1992)
Projected traffic15 by 2010
Trucks—
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 1976, making it 49 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 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Sheep CR Geo Loop over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 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.