US Bridges

SR-14 over Swains Creek

Fair

Kane County, Utah · 5.3MI.W.LONG Valley Jct. · Structure no. 0E2523

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-14 over Swains Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-14 over Swains Creek in Kane County, Utah. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-14
CrossesSwains Creek
Location5.3MI.W.LONG Valley Jct.
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKane County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.50013, -112.59783
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2021)
Projected traffic1,602 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Swains Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-14 over Swains 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 SR-14 over Swains Creek carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-14 over Swains Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SR-14 over Swains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.