US Bridges

US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 5.8 Mi.East Dragerton JCT · Structure no. 0E1178

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,644 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-6 (SR-6)
CrossesBig Springs Wash
Location5.8 Mi.East Dragerton JCT
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.46759, -110.49492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,203 (2021)
Projected traffic8,644 by 2041
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash carry?

About 7,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US-6 (SR-6) over Big Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.