US Bridges

SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash

Fair

San Juan County, Utah · 3.1 Mi. E. of JCT.SR-191 · Structure no. 0E1138

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-262
CrossesHorse Creek Wash
Location3.1 Mi. E. of JCT.SR-191
RouteState Highway 262
CountySan Juan County
StateUtah
Coordinates37.42108, -109.42075
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2022)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR-262 over Horse Creek Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.