US Bridges

County Road over Sand Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Duchesne County, Utah · Red Creek CYN.1 MI.S.SR40 · Structure no. 013063C

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Sand Creek in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationRed Creek CYN.1 MI.S.SR40
RouteCounty Highway 1557
StateUtah
Coordinates40.18918, -110.77084
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Road over Sand 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.