US Bridges

County Road over Sevier Valley Canal

Good

Sevier County, Utah · 1.5 Mi.North of Richfield · Structure no. 041019E

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 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 1989, so it is 36 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesSevier Valley Canal
Location1.5 Mi.North of Richfield
RouteCounty Highway 2551
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.78847, -112.07631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 County Road over Sevier Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 126 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Sevier Valley Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Sevier Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.