US Bridges

County Road over Right Hand Fork Creek

Fair

Iron County, Utah · Right Hand Fork Canyon · Structure no. 021015F

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Right Hand Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Right Hand Fork Creek in Iron County, Utah. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 5 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesRight Hand Fork Creek
LocationRight Hand Fork Canyon
RouteCounty Highway 3202
CountyIron County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.63722, -112.99414
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2010)
Projected traffic162 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Right Hand Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road over Right Hand Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Right Hand Fork Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Right Hand Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Right Hand Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.