US Bridges

Special Service RD over Huntington Creek

FairPosted for load

Emery County, Utah · 5 Miles W. of Huntington · Structure no. 015040C

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Special Service RD over Huntington Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Special Service RD over Huntington Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSpecial Service RD
CrossesHuntington Creek
Location5 Miles W. of Huntington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.36183, -111.04036
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2010)
Projected traffic8 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Special Service RD over Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Special Service RD 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 Special Service RD over Huntington Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Special Service RD over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Special Service RD over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.