US Bridges

US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Sanpete County, Utah · At 150 So.Main-Fairview · Structure no. 0E2223

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,183
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek in Sanpete County, Utah. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,183 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,220 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS-89 (SR-89)
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationAt 150 So.Main-Fairview
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateUtah
Coordinates39.62611, -111.43919
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,183 (2022)
Projected traffic6,220 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-89 (SR-89) over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 5,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US-89 (SR-89) over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.