US Bridges

Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 2680 E. 8150 S. Sl.Co. · Structure no. 035073D

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,047
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,047 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,992 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road (8150S)
CrossesLittle Cottonwood Creek
Location2680 E. 8150 S. Sl.Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2230
CountySalt Lake County
StateUtah
Coordinates40.60311, -111.81594
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,047 (2010)
Projected traffic10,992 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road (8150S) 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 Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 9,047 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road (8150S) over Little Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.