US Bridges

Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek

Good

Daggett County, Utah · 7.6 MI W JCT 10218 · Structure no. 040101000001029

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek in Daggett 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2010. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 45.4 mi (73 km).

CarriesHick Pk-Birch CR
CrossesSheep Creek
Location7.6 MI W JCT 10218
RouteFederal Lands Road 10221
StateUtah
Coordinates40.88624, -109.88358
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1992)
Projected traffic25 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed45.4 mi (73 km)
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 Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek built?

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

What condition is Hick Pk-Birch CR 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 Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek?

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