US Bridges

County Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Utah · 2 Mile W. of Devils Slide · Structure no. 029013D

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Utah. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 Mile W. of Devils Slide
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.06189, -111.57283
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2010)
Projected traffic9 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.