US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash

Good

San Juan County, Utah · 10KM South of Halchita · Structure no. 0000N33780B0307

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 6440
CrossesHulkito Wash
Location10KM South of Halchita
RouteFederal Lands Road 6440
StateUtah
Coordinates37.03374, -109.89543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 6440 over Hulkito Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.