US Bridges

County Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 9 Miles So. of Antimony · Structure no. 017016C

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Deer Creek in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location9 Miles So. of Antimony
RouteCounty Highway 1660
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.01214, -111.97422
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2010)
Projected traffic176 by 2030
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Deer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.