US Bridges

County Road over Huntington Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · At Entrance to Power Plt. · Structure no. 015022V

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Huntington Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Huntington Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesHuntington Creek
LocationAt Entrance to Power Plt.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.38517, -111.0845
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2010)
Projected traffic344 by 2030
Trucks90%
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 Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Huntington 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 Huntington Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.