US Bridges

SR-10 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Emery County, Utah · 3 Miles North of Emery · Structure no. 0F 700

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,510
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-10 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-10 over Muddy Creek in Emery County, Utah. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,888 by 2034. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-10
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3 Miles North of Emery
RouteState Highway 10
CountyEmery County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.95396, -111.20544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2014)
Projected traffic6,888 by 2034
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-10 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-10 over Muddy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-10 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is SR-10 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-10 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.