US Bridges

County Road over Sevier Valley Canal

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 0.5 Mile West of Elsinore · Structure no. 041007E

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Sevier Valley Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Sevier Valley Canal in Sevier 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier Valley Canal
Location0.5 Mile West of Elsinore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.68056, -112.15975
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
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

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 County Road over Sevier Valley Canal built?

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

What condition is County Road over Sevier Valley Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Sevier Valley Canal carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sevier Valley Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns County Road over Sevier Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.