US Bridges

SR-29 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 7.5 Mi.W.Orangeville Jct. · Structure no. 0E1114

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-29 over Cottonwood Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location7.5 Mi.W.Orangeville Jct.
RouteState Highway 29
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.27622, -111.17511
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-29 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR-29 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.