US Bridges

SR-24 over Peterson Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Utah · 5.5 Miles East of Sigurd · Structure no. 0E1713

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Peterson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-24 over Peterson Creek in Sevier County, Utah. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesPeterson Creek
Location5.5 Miles East of Sigurd
RouteState Highway 24
CountySevier County
StateUtah
Coordinates38.77917, -111.92806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2021)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-24 over Peterson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Peterson 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-24 over Peterson Creek carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Peterson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Peterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.