US Bridges

County Road over Peterson Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Utah · Near Peterson · Structure no. 029009E

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,298
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Peterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Peterson Creek in Morgan County, Utah. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPeterson Creek
LocationNear Peterson
RouteCounty Highway 1972
CountyMorgan County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.11186, -111.76907
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2010)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Peterson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Peterson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Peterson Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Peterson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Peterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.