US Bridges

Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek

Poor

Duchesne County, Utah · 3 Miles Sw. of Fruitland · Structure no. 013031C

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSundown Ridge Rd.
CrossesCurrent Creek
Location3 Miles Sw. of Fruitland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
Coordinates40.19542, -110.87061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2014)
Projected traffic77 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sundown Ridge Rd. over Current Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.