US Bridges

County Road over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Utah · 1.5 Miles N. Devils Slide · Structure no. 029015D

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
895
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Lost Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road over Lost Creek in Morgan County, Utah. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.5 Miles N. Devils Slide
RouteCounty Highway 1980
CountyMorgan County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.07039, -111.52089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2010)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.