US Bridges

US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash

Fair

Grand County, Utah · 7 Mi.So.Of Crescent Jct. · Structure no. 0E2081

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash in Grand County, Utah. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 47 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 9,501 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,401 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-191 (SR-191)
CrossesLittle Valley Wash
Location7 Mi.So.Of Crescent Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 191
CountyGrand County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.84244, -109.79469
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,501 (2022)
Projected traffic11,401 by 2042
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash carry?

About 9,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US-191 (SR-191) over Little Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.