US Bridges

SR-29 over Lowry Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · No. End Joes Valley · Structure no. 0D 742

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Lowry Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR-29 over Lowry Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesLowry Creek
LocationNo. End Joes Valley
RouteState Highway 29
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.32216, -111.277
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2017)
Projected traffic607 by 2037
Trucks39%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-29 over Lowry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Lowry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Lowry Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Lowry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Lowry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.