US Bridges

1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek

FairPosted for load

Salt Lake County, Utah · 4720 South 1300 East · Structure no. 035204E

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,235
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek in Salt Lake County, Utah. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,941 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1300 East Street
CrossesBig Cotton Wood Creek
Location4720 South 1300 East
RouteCounty Highway 2076
StateUtah
Coordinates40.66731, -111.85429
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,235 (2013)
Projected traffic20,941 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

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 1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood 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 1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek carry?

About 17,235 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 East Street over Big Cotton Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.