US Bridges

5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 550 E. 5600 S. Murray · Structure no. 035013E

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,165
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6,165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5600 South Street
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location550 E. 5600 S. Murray
RouteCity Street 2122
StateUtah
Coordinates40.64963, -111.87669
Functional classUrban 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 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,165 (2013)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6,165 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns 5600 South Street over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.