US Bridges

Aviation Way over Coal Creek

Fair

Iron County, Utah · SE of Cedar City Airport · Structure no. 021020E

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aviation Way over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aviation Way over Coal Creek in Iron County, Utah. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesAviation Way
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationSE of Cedar City Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateUtah
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic488 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Aviation Way over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aviation Way over Coal 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 Aviation Way over Coal Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aviation Way over Coal Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Aviation Way over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.