US Bridges

Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Utah · Southwest Side of Morgan · Structure no. 029012D

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,743
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek in Morgan County, Utah. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,548 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan County Road
CrossesEast Canyon Creek
LocationSouthwest Side of Morgan
RouteCounty Highway 1972
CountyMorgan County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.03171, -111.6907
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,743 (2010)
Projected traffic4,548 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan County Road over East Canyon 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 Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek carry?

About 3,743 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan County Road over East Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.