US Bridges

Deep Creek over Carter Creek

Fair

Daggett County, Utah · 2.5 MI S JCT 10221 · Structure no. 040101000001035

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Deep Creek over Carter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Creek over Carter Creek in Daggett County, Utah. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 81 years old, older 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 6 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2010. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesDeep Creek
CrossesCarter Creek
Location2.5 MI S JCT 10221
RouteFederal Lands Road 10539
StateUtah
Coordinates40.85694, -109.73158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1992)
Projected traffic10 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Deep Creek over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Deep Creek over Carter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Deep Creek over Carter Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Deep Creek over Carter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek over Carter Creek?

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