US Bridges

Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Salt Lake County, Utah · 8100 S. 2650 E. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035072D

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Creek Drive
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location8100 S. 2650 E. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60386, -111.81892
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2010)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

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 Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Creek Drive 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 Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Creek Drive over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.