US Bridges

Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek Canal

Good

Daggett County, Utah · 8.5 MI W JCT 10218 · Structure no. 040101000001030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek Canal in Daggett County, Utah. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2010. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesHick Pk-Birch CR
CrossesSheep Creek Canal
Location8.5 MI W JCT 10218
RouteFederal Lands Road 10221
StateUtah
Coordinates40.88992, -109.89754
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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 Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hick Pk-Birch CR over Sheep Creek Canal?

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