US Bridges

County Road over Red Creek

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 24 Miles West of Duchesne · Structure no. 013035V

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Red Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Red Creek in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesRed Creek
Location24 Miles West of Duchesne
RouteCounty Highway 1557
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.1496, -110.75366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2014)
Projected traffic84 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Road over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Red 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Red Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Red Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns County Road over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.