US Bridges

Canyon Road over Ferron Creek

Good

Emery County, Utah · 800 West Canyon Road · Structure no. 015041E

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,148
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Road over Ferron Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Canyon Road over Ferron Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanyon Road
CrossesFerron Creek
Location800 West Canyon Road
RouteCounty Highway 1638
StateUtah
Coordinates39.08808, -111.15094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2010)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Canyon Road over Ferron Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Road over Ferron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Road over Ferron Creek carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Road over Ferron Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns Canyon Road over Ferron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.