US Bridges

SR-16 over Genes Creek

Fair

Rich County, Utah · Within Woodruff · Structure no. 0D 427

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,385
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16 over Genes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-16 over Genes Creek in Rich County, Utah. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-16
CrossesGenes Creek
LocationWithin Woodruff
RouteState Highway 16
CountyRich County
StateUtah
Coordinates41.52093, -111.16298
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2014)
Projected traffic1,732 by 2034
Trucks17%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-16 over Genes Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-16 over Genes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-16 over Genes Creek carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-16 over Genes Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-16 over Genes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.