US Bridges

County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 16 Miles E. of Castledale · Structure no. 015004C

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBuck Horn Draw Wash
Location16 Miles E. of Castledale
RouteCounty Highway 1636
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.17011, -110.75242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash 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 Buck Horn Draw Wash carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Buck Horn Draw Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.