US Bridges

County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash

Poor

Garfield County, Utah · 10 Miles E. of Escalante · Structure no. 017045V

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash is a steel culvert carrying County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD Fa 1862
CrossesAlvey Wash
Location10 Miles E. of Escalante
RouteCounty Highway 1862
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.68059, -111.48554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns County RD Fa 1862 over Alvey Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.