US Bridges

SR-31 over Huntington Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 16.9 Mi. NW of Huntington · Structure no. 0E1946

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-31 over Huntington Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-31 over Huntington Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-31
CrossesHuntington Creek
Location16.9 Mi. NW of Huntington
RouteState Highway 31
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates39.5006, -111.15895
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2021)
Projected traffic701 by 2041
Trucks31%
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-31 over Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-31 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-31 over Huntington Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR-31 over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR-31 over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.