US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 200 No. Main in Roosevelt · Structure no. 0E2630

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 15,115 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,138 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location200 No. Main in Roosevelt
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.30202, -109.98688
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,115 (2022)
Projected traffic18,138 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood 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 US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 15,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.