US Bridges

SR-44 over Sheep Creek

Fair

Daggett County, Utah · 5.9 Mi. S. of Manila · Structure no. 0E1979

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Sheep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-44 over Sheep Creek in Daggett County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesSheep Creek
Location5.9 Mi. S. of Manila
RouteState Highway 44
CountyDaggett County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.92779, -109.72069
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2017)
Projected traffic851 by 2037
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-44 over Sheep 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-44 over Sheep Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-44 over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.