US Bridges

SR-14 over Maple Creek

Good

Iron County, Utah · 5.7 MI East of Cedar City · Structure no. 0E2409

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,515
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-14 over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-14 over Maple Creek in Iron County, Utah. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR-14
CrossesMaple Creek
Location5.7 MI East of Cedar City
RouteState Highway 14
StateUtah
Coordinates37.64972, -112.97361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2014)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2034
Trucks21%
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

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 SR-14 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-14 over Maple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR-14 over Maple Creek carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-14 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR-14 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.