US Bridges

County Road over Dry Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 2.5 Mi. E. of Green River · Structure no. 015017D

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Dry Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDry Wash
Location2.5 Mi. E. of Green River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.98523, -110.09802
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic31 by 2030
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Dry 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 Dry Wash carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.