US Bridges

SR-118 over North Cedar Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 8.6 Miles No.Of Richfield · Structure no. 0E1710

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-118 over North Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-118 over North Cedar Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 74 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-118
CrossesNorth Cedar Creek
Location8.6 Miles No.Of Richfield
RouteState Highway 118
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.86528, -111.96583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2017)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-118 over North Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR-118 over North Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-118 over North Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-118 over North Cedar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-118 over North Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.