US Bridges

US-40 (SR-40) over Dry Gulch Creek

Fair

Duchesne County, Utah · 4 Miles Sw.Of Roosevelt · Structure no. 0V1695

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,291
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 (SR-40) over Dry Gulch Creek is a steel culvert carrying US-40 (SR-40) over Dry Gulch Creek in Duchesne County, Utah. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 24 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 9,291 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,149 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-40 (SR-40)
CrossesDry Gulch Creek
Location4 Miles Sw.Of Roosevelt
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyDuchesne County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.26667, -110.04361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,291 (2017)
Projected traffic11,149 by 2037
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dry Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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

About 9,291 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns US-40 (SR-40) over Dry Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.