US Bridges

NFSR 30149 over North Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Utah · 1.2 Mi. North HWY 12 · Structure no. 040704000001011

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 30149 over North Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 30149 over North Creek in Garfield County, Utah. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 30149
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1.2 Mi. North HWY 12
RouteCounty Highway 30149
CountyGarfield County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.77725, -111.70672
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1994)
Projected traffic70 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 30149 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 30149 over North 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 30149 over North Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is NFSR 30149 over North Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 30149 over North Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.